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BGSU UC Ohio State Kentucky Wright State Eastern University of Akron Cleveland State WSU Murray State University University of Dayton WKU| Northern Kentucky University | University of Toledo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | University of Toledo | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 14,939 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | utoledo.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | University of Toledo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $10,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $19,645 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $17,927 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $8,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
NKU | University of Toledo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 11,184 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 10,606 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 94.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | University of Toledo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | University of Toledo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $242 |
Diversity |
NKU | University of Toledo | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
NKU | University of Toledo | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 17% | ||
Campus |
NKU | University of Toledo | ||
| 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 University of Toledo based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 14,939 students)
NKU vs. University of Toledo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or University of Toledo?
- Northern Kentucky University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than University of Toledo for in-state tuition ($10,512.00 vs. $10,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at NKU than University of Toledo ($21,096.00 vs. $19,645.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than University of Toledo ($8,151 vs. $17,927)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 25.7% lower than costs at University of Toledo ($11,660 vs. $14,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than University of Toledo (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 35.3% larger than aid received University of Toledo ($11,492 vs. $8,491)
NKU vs. University of Toledo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or University of Toledo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Toledo or NKU .
- The average SAT score at University of Toledo (1069) is 1 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Toledo (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Toledo students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than University of Toledo (94.8%)
NKU vs. University of Toledo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or University of Toledo? 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 Toledo and NKU.
- The graduation rate at University of Toledo is higher than Northern Kentucky University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Toledo earn on average $9,800 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $39,700)
- University of Toledo students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,950)
- University of Toledo graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($242 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Toledo students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/