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Overview |
NKU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 11,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $6,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $16,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $7,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $4,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 61% |
Admission |
NKU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 11,190 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 9,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
NKU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 16% | ||
Campus |
NKU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 11,519 students)
NKU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Northern Kentucky University is 54.3% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($10,512.00 vs. $6,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at NKU than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($21,096.00 vs. $16,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ($8,151 vs. $13,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 50.1% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($7,770 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (98% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 181.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($11,492 vs. $4,087)
NKU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 18 points higher than at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (1050)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (23)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.8%)
NKU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater and NKU.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Northern Kentucky University (54% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $4,900 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $21 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($24,950 vs. $24,971)
- NKU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/