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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 | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | SVU | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
NKU | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NKU | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $244 |
Diversity |
NKU | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NKU | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 73% | ||
Campus |
NKU | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,053 students)
NKU vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 84.7% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at NKU than Southern Virginia University ($20,464.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than SVU ($7,259 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 22.9% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,150 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 37.7% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($11,275 vs. $8,188)
NKU vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 27 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or SVU? 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 SVU and NKU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Southern Virginia University (37% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $900 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $39,700)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $1,296 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($23,654 vs. $24,950)
- SVU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($244 vs. $257)
- More SVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/