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Kentucky University of Toledo TU Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University UMES Louisville BGSU| Northern Kentucky University | University of Baltimore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | UB | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 3,101 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $7,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $21,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $17,253 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $8,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
NKU | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 173 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 1010/1110 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $222 |
Diversity |
NKU | UB | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NKU | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NKU | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 3,101 students)
NKU vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or UB?
- Northern Kentucky University is 41.3% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($10,512.00 vs. $7,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at UB than Northern Kentucky University ($21,160.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than UB ($8,151 vs. $17,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 66% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($11,660 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than University of Baltimore (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 30.1% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($11,492 vs. $8,833)
NKU vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 96 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UB (2.89)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than UB (85.5%)
NKU vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or UB? 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 UB and NKU.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $20,900 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $39,700)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $3,450 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,950)
- UB graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($222 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/