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Overview |
Truett-McConnell College | NKU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, GA | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,714 | 14,961 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1006 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truett.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truett-McConnell College | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,952 | $10,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,952 | $21,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,320 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,373 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,025 | $11,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Truett-McConnell College | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 730 | 6,417 | ||
| Admitted | 662 | 6,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 916/1133 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Truett-McConnell College | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truett-McConnell College | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 14% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $257 |
Diversity |
Truett-McConnell College | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Truett-McConnell College | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Truett-McConnell College | 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 Truett-McConnell College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 2,714 students)
Truett-McConnell College vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truett-McConnell College or NKU?
- Truett McConnell College is 127.9% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($23,952.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Truett-McConnell College than Northern Kentucky University ($23,952.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Truett-McConnell College ($8,151 vs. $22,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truett McConnell College are 25.1% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,320 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truett McConnell College than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truett McConnell College students is 30.7% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($15,025 vs. $11,492)
Truett-McConnell College vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truett-McConnell College or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or Truett-McConnell College .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 130 points higher than at Truett-McConnell College (938)
- Incoming NKU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Truett-McConnell College (20)
- Accepted freshman Truett-McConnell College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Truett-McConnell College (90.7%)
Truett-McConnell College vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truett-McConnell College 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 Truett-McConnell College.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Truett McConnell College (37% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Truett-McConnell College graduates after ten years. ($39,700 vs. $35,500)
- Truett McConnell College students graduate with a $950 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,950)
- Truett-McConnell College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($248 vs. $257)
- More Truett-McConnell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/