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Overview |
NKU | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
NKU | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 29% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 1,211 students)
NKU vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 272.3% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at Westminster College than Northern Kentucky University ($38,000.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Westminster College ($7,259 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 5.8% lower than costs at Westminster College ($11,248 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 168.3% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($30,252 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 40 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
NKU vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Westminster 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 Westminster College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (74% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $6,000 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/