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Overview |
NKU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
NKU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $278 |
Diversity |
NKU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NKU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 15% | ||
Campus |
NKU | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,328 students)
NKU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is 33.8% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg than Northern Kentucky University ($25,534.00 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg ($7,259 vs. $18,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 5.1% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($11,248 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 7.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($11,275 vs. $10,466)
NKU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 37 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NKU (3.42)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg and NKU.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is higher than Northern Kentucky University (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $18,300 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,959 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($24,950 vs. $26,909)
- NKU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($257 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/