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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU F&M BSU| Northern Kentucky University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | W&J | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NKU | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 28% | ||
Campus |
NKU | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,151 students)
NKU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 386% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.4% higher at W&J than Northern Kentucky University ($49,612.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than W&J ($7,259 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 20.2% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,248 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 245.6% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($38,963 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or NKU .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at NKU (3.42)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than NKU (86%)
NKU vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or W&J? 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 W&J and NKU.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Northern Kentucky University (74% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $17,200 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/