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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 | Thomas More University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 1,958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #688 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $34,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $34,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $21,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $23,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 2,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1005/1256 | ||
| 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 | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
NKU | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 41% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Thomas More | ||
| 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 Thomas More based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,958 students)
NKU vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 233.7% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at Thomas More than Northern Kentucky University ($34,060.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Thomas More ($7,259 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 12.3% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,014 vs. $11,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Thomas More University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 111.4% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($23,834 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 52 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming NKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than Northern Kentucky University (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $14,800 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/