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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 | Warren Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 797 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $39,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $39,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $27,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $25,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
NKU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 943 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 732 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/29 | ||
| 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 | Jul 3, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $237 |
Diversity |
NKU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
NKU | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 56% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Warren Wilson | ||
| 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 Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 797 students)
NKU vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Warren Wilson?
- Warren Wilson College is 273.9% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($39,300.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at Warren Wilson than Northern Kentucky University ($39,300.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Warren Wilson ($8,151 vs. $27,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 8.1% lower than costs at Warren Wilson College ($11,660 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Northern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Warren Wilson College students is 123.4% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($25,670 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Warren Wilson College (1120) is 52 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming Warren Wilson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Warren Wilson (77.6%)
NKU vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Warren Wilson is higher than Northern Kentucky University (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $1,950 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,950)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($237 vs. $257)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/