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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 | Wilmington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $29,837 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $29,837 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $11,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $24,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $16,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 1,877 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 860/1050 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
NKU | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
NKU | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 18% | ||
Campus |
NKU | Wilmington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 964 students)
NKU vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Wilmington College?
- Wilmington College is 183.8% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($29,837.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Wilmington College than Northern Kentucky University ($29,837.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Wilmington College ($8,151 vs. $24,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 1.4% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($11,495 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilmington College students is 46.2% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($16,805 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 102 points higher than at Wilmington College (966)
- Incoming NKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wilmington College (21)
- Accepted freshman Wilmington College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Wilmington College (84.6%)
NKU vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or Wilmington 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 Wilmington College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at Wilmington College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wilmington College earn on average $300 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Wilmington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/