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Northern Kentucky
State University of New York at Cortland

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    Northern Kentucky has 11 pts more first-gen students than State University of New York at Cortland (38% vs. 27%)

    First-generation students
  2. 2

    Northern Kentucky is a bit larger (8,246 vs. 5,875)

    Undergrads
  3. 3

    State University of New York at Cortland has 2 pts more Pell recipients than Northern Kentucky (27% vs. 25%)

    Pell Grant recipients

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
Northern Kentucky8.2K
State University of New York at Cortland5.9K
Pell Grant share
Northern Kentucky25%
State University of New York at Cortland27%
First-gen share
Northern Kentucky38%
State University of New York at Cortland27%
Diversity index
Northern Kentucky0.43
State University of New York at Cortland0.42

Who they are

Men
Northern Kentucky41%
State University of New York at Cortland47%
Part-time students
Northern Kentucky18%
State University of New York at Cortland2%
Students 25 and older
Northern Kentucky16%
State University of New York at Cortland2%

Race & ethnicity

Northern Kentucky
State University of New York at Cortland
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
Northern Kentucky69%
State University of New York at Cortland93%
First-years from other states
Northern Kentucky29%
State University of New York at Cortland5%
First-years from abroad
Northern Kentucky1%
State University of New York at Cortland1%
New transfer students this fall
Northern Kentucky896
State University of New York at Cortland402
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
Northern Kentucky37%
State University of New York at Cortland22%

Campus

Northern Kentucky
Large suburbNCAA D-I · Horizon LeagueROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
State University of New York at Cortland
Distant townNCAA D-III · State University of New York Athletic ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyNorthern KentuckyState University of New York at Cortland
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expressionNondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–
Gender-inclusive housingGender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;State University of New York at Cortland Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why