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Kentucky WSU University of Toledo Eastern Saginaw Valley State University UM-Dearborn Murray State University Michigan WKU Michigan State Xavier WMU| Northern Kentucky University | University of Michigan Flint | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 5,985 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $12,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $24,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $13,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
NKU | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 6,140 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 930/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
NKU | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NKU | UM-Flint | ||
| 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 UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 5,985 students)
NKU vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or UM-Flint?
- University of Michigan Flint is 23.6% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at UM-Flint than Northern Kentucky University ($24,882.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than UM-Flint ($7,259 vs. $10,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 5.8% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,628 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 18.7% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($13,389 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 76 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
NKU vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and NKU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is the same as at University of Michigan Flint (37% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $2,800 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/