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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 | Vatterott College Sunset Hills | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Sunset Hills, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 316 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | vatterott.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $10,559 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $10,559 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $6,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $18,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $5,506 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
NKU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $22,456 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $232 |
Diversity |
NKU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
NKU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | - | ||
Campus |
NKU | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Vatterott Educational Centers based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 316 students)
NKU vs. Vatterott Educational Centers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Vatterott Educational Centers?
- Vatterott College Sunset Hills is 0.4% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($10,559.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.8% higher at NKU than Vatterott College Sunset Hills ($21,096.00 vs. $10,559.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Vatterott Educational Centers ($8,151 vs. $18,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vatterott College Sunset Hills are 86.3% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($6,258 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Vatterott College Sunset Hills (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 108.7% larger than aid received Vatterott College Sunset Hills ($11,492 vs. $5,506)
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Vatterott Educational Centers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vatterott Educational Centers or NKU .
NKU vs. Vatterott Educational Centers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Vatterott Educational Centers? 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 Vatterott Educational Centers and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Vatterott Educational Centers is higher than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Vatterott Educational Centers graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $32,200)
- Vatterott College Sunset Hills students graduate with a $2,494 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($22,456 vs. $24,950)
- Vatterott Educational Centers graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($232 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vatterott Educational Centers students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/