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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 | Ursuline College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 923 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $37,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $37,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $12,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $17,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $31,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
NKU | Ursuline College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 613 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Ursuline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $289 |
Diversity |
NKU | Ursuline College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
NKU | Ursuline College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 9% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Ursuline College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 923 students)
NKU vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College is 255.6% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($37,380.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.2% higher at Ursuline College than Northern Kentucky University ($37,380.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Ursuline College ($8,151 vs. $17,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 5.4% lower than costs at Ursuline College ($11,660 vs. $12,284)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursuline College than Northern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 176.9% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($31,825 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 61 points higher than at Ursuline College (1007)
- Incoming NKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ursuline College (22)
- Accepted freshman Ursuline College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Ursuline College (84%)
NKU vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Ursuline 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 Ursuline College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Ursuline College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (54% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Ursuline College earn on average $7,200 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $28,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($257 vs. $289)
- More Ursuline College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/