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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU Kent State| Northern Kentucky University | Urshan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Urshan College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Wentzville, Missouri | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 514 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | urshancollege.org | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Urshan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $4,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 51% |
Admission |
NKU | Urshan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 124 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 104 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 61.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 920/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Urshan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Urshan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | N/A |
Diversity |
NKU | Urshan College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | Urshan College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 81% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Urshan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Urshan College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 514 students)
NKU vs. Urshan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Urshan College?
- Northern Kentucky University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Urshan College for in-state tuition ($10,512.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.5% higher at NKU than Urshan College ($21,096.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Urshan College ($8,151 vs. $12,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Urshan College are 165.1% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($4,398 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Urshan College (98% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 211.4% larger than aid received Urshan College ($11,492 vs. $3,691)
NKU vs. Urshan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Urshan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Urshan College or NKU .
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Urshan College (83.9%)
NKU vs. Urshan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Urshan College? 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 Urshan College and NKU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/