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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU Kent State| Northern Kentucky University | Seton Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 25% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,988 students)
NKU vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 288.7% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.9% higher at Seton Hill University than Northern Kentucky University ($39,674.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Seton Hill University ($7,259 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 18.7% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($11,248 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 151.2% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($28,325 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or NKU .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
NKU vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Seton Hill University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Seton Hill University and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $1,300 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/