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Overview |
NKU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #448 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
NKU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $228 |
Diversity |
NKU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
NKU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 14% | ||
Campus |
NKU | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 15,586 students)
NKU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 42.5% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Northern Kentucky University ($35,515.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than University of Massachusetts-Boston ($7,259 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 50.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,248 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 1.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,275 vs. $11,104)
NKU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 13 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
NKU vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and NKU.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than Northern Kentucky University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $11,500 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $39,700)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $2,890 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($22,060 vs. $24,950)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($228 vs. $257)
- More University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/