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Overview |
NKU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
NKU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $248 |
Diversity |
NKU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
NKU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 20% | ||
Campus |
NKU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 1,448 students)
NKU vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or West Virginia University Tech?
- Northern Kentucky University is 30.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($10,512.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at NKU than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($21,096.00 vs. $20,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than West Virginia University Tech ($8,151 vs. $11,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 11.7% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,660 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 20% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,492 vs. $9,577)
NKU vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 86 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than West Virginia University Tech (61%)
NKU vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and NKU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (37% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $10,900 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,700)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $949 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $24,950)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($248 vs. $257)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/