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Overview |
SJC | NKU | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 14,961 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $10,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $21,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $11,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SJC | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 6,417 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 6,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 916/1133 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SJC | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $257 |
Diversity |
SJC | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SJC | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
SJC | NKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or NKU?
- Saint Josephs College is 182.1% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at SJC than Northern Kentucky University ($29,650.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than SJC ($8,151 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 23% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,480 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 90.5% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($21,898 vs. $11,492)
SJC vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or SJC .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 83 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming NKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SJC (3.27)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than SJC (76.8%)
SJC vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC or NKU? 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 NKU and SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Northern Kentucky University (58% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $4,300 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/