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Overview |
NKU | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $287 |
Diversity |
NKU | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
NKU | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 2,309 students)
NKU vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Walsh College?
- Walsh University is 207.8% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($31,420.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Walsh College than Northern Kentucky University ($31,420.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Walsh College ($7,259 vs. $20,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 4% lower than costs at Walsh University ($11,248 vs. $11,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Walsh University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 132.1% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($26,172 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or NKU .
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
NKU vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Walsh 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 Walsh College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $5,700 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,883 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,833)
- NKU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($257 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/