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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 | Thiel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Thiel College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Greenville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | thiel.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Thiel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $34,964 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $34,964 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $22,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $28,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Thiel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 1,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 965/1165 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Thiel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Thiel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,876 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $288 |
Diversity |
NKU | Thiel College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
NKU | Thiel College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 31% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Thiel College | ||
| 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 Thiel College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 920 students)
NKU vs. Thiel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Thiel College?
- Thiel College is 232.6% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($34,964.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at Thiel College than Northern Kentucky University ($34,964.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Thiel College ($8,151 vs. $22,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 27.4% lower than costs at Thiel College ($11,660 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thiel College than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thiel College students is 148.9% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($28,605 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Thiel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Thiel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thiel College or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 145 points higher than at Thiel College (923)
- Incoming NKU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Thiel College (19)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Thiel College (3.1)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Thiel College (70.6%)
NKU vs. Thiel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Thiel College? 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 Thiel College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Thiel College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Thiel College earn on average $100 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,926 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,876)
- NKU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($257 vs. $288)
- More Thiel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/