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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 | Williamson Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | WCC | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Franklin, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 57 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | williamsoncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | WCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $13,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $13,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $15,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $19,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $7,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | WCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | WCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | WCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | N/A |
Diversity |
NKU | WCC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | WCC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NKU | WCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than WCC based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 57 students)
NKU vs. WCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or WCC?
- Williamson Christian College is 29% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($13,560.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at NKU than Williamson Christian College ($21,096.00 vs. $13,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than WCC ($8,151 vs. $19,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 31.6% lower than costs at Williamson Christian College ($11,660 vs. $15,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williamson Christian College than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 55.1% larger than aid received Williamson Christian College ($11,492 vs. $7,411)
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or WCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCC or NKU .
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at WCC (3.25)
NKU vs. WCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or WCC? 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 WCC and NKU.
- The graduation rate at WCC is higher than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 37%)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/