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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU| Northern Kentucky University | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Parkside | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #962 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 65% |
Admission |
NKU | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | |||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $237 |
Diversity |
NKU | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 4,008 students)
NKU vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Parkside?
- Northern Kentucky University is 59.7% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($10,512.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at NKU than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($21,096.00 vs. $15,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Parkside ($8,151 vs. $8,778)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 40.7% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($8,286 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 76.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($11,492 vs. $6,523)
NKU vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 98 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Parkside (72.6%)
NKU vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Parkside? 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 Parkside and NKU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (37% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $1,300 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,700)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $1,985 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($22,965 vs. $24,950)
- Parkside graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($237 vs. $257)
- More Parkside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/