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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU IU Xavier Valpo UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU| University of Evansville | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UE | NKU | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 15,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | #805 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $10,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $20,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $7,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $11,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UE | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 6,905 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 5,939 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 |
UE | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $257 |
Diversity |
UE | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UE | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UE | NKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 2,017 students)
UE vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or NKU?
- University of Evansville is 292.8% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96% higher at UE than Northern Kentucky University ($40,100.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than UE ($7,259 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 23% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($11,248 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville as Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 202.1% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($34,067 vs. $11,275)
UE vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 89 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming UE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UE (76.3%)
UE vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Northern Kentucky University (62% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $6,300 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($24,950 vs. $27,000)
- NKU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/