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Memphis Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Middle Tennessee State University Louisville BGSU| Northern Kentucky University | The University of Tennessee Martin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
NKU | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NKU | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $242 |
Diversity |
NKU | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 9% | ||
Campus |
NKU | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than UT Martin based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 6,868 students)
NKU vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or UT Martin?
- Northern Kentucky University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at NKU than The University of Tennessee Martin ($20,464.00 vs. $14,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than UT Martin ($7,259 vs. $12,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 58.8% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($7,082 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than The University of Tennessee Martin (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 21.7% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($11,275 vs. $9,261)
NKU vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 18 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NKU (3.42)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and NKU.
- The graduation rate at UT Martin is higher than Northern Kentucky University (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $600 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,950)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($242 vs. $257)
- More UT Martin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/