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Boise State Washington State Kentucky University of Toledo MSU ISU Eastern UO Murray State University OSU Lewis-Clark State College WKU| University of Idaho | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Idaho | NKU | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 15,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #805 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $10,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $20,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $7,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $11,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Idaho | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 6,905 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 5,939 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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 |
Idaho | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $257 |
Diversity |
Idaho | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Idaho | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | NKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Idaho based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 11,507 students)
Idaho vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or NKU?
- Northern Kentucky University is 65.1% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Idaho than Northern Kentucky University ($25,418.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Idaho ($7,259 vs. $14,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 13.6% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($9,898 vs. $11,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho as Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 1.5% larger than aid received University of Idaho ($11,275 vs. $11,105)
Idaho vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 7 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming Idaho students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Idaho 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 (86%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Northern Kentucky University (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $7,200 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,700)
- University of Idaho students graduate with a $671 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($24,279 vs. $24,950)
- Idaho graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($251 vs. $257)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/