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Maryville University of Saint Louis Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU| Northern Kentucky University | Webster University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Webster University | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
NKU | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
NKU | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
NKU | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 25% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Webster University | ||
| 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 Webster University based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 6,396 students)
NKU vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Webster University?
- Webster University is 190.4% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($29,640.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Webster University than Northern Kentucky University ($29,640.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Webster University ($7,259 vs. $23,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 10.2% lower than costs at Webster University ($11,248 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Webster University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 85.8% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($20,944 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 41 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming Webster University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Webster University (55.1%)
NKU vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Webster University? 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 Webster University and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $7,100 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $50 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($24,950 vs. $25,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Webster University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/