UofL vs NKU (Henderson, Somerset, Maysville: environment, hospital, campus)

[nlschr0]

I think that you can find scary stories about crime on most campuses, unfortunately:

April 8, 2008 UofL: And the problem continues...: Flurry of recent reports plagues campus
And the problem continues...: Flurry of recent reports plagues campus - News

Joshua Herbert, sophomore anthropology major and resident of Center Hall, close to where the recent robbery took place, said he feels safe in the dorms on campus, but is wary of walking in the surrounding neighborhoods.

"I often go for walks around the neighborhood and occasionally I walk around campus alone at night," Herbert said. "I stay close to well lit areas and I've seen other people doing the same at night too."

Crime, both on and off campus, has revealed itself to be an ongoing trend throughout the spring semester.

In January, two men turned themselves in after allegedly kidnapping and robbing a U of L student. The student was accosted at the intersection of Cardinal Blvd. and Brook St. and taken at gunpoint back to his van parked by Kurz Hall. The student was then robbed and told to drive to an ATM to get an undisclosed amount of cash.

One of the two suspects later turned himself into DPS and the other was apprehended.

With the rash of criminal activity over the past few months, many students have begun to question their own safety on campus, as well as the ability of DPS to provide a secure environment.

[censusdata]

Originally Posted by nlschr0

I think that you can find scary stories about crime on most campuses, unfortunately:

OK, my post went below the belt

Absloutly, crime can happen on any campus. NKU probably is a good deal safer, although it also lacks the campus life and choice of classes that U of L does. Even with the recent flurry U of L still has a very safe campus. BTW, Louisville has a similar murder rate to Lexington and most Canadian cities.

I think the incident at WKU in 2003 takes the cake - a female student gang raped and burned alive in a dorm - YIKES!

[palmtrees_are_kool]

Just speaking, if I WERE GOING to live near NKU, where would be a good place to stay out of all the communities. Does anyone know about the FT. Mitchell area?

[ayersd1]

If you go to NKU, live on campus, its the only way to get the true college atmosphere there.

[nlschr0]

Originally Posted by censusdata

Absloutly, crime can happen on any campus. NKU probably is a good deal safer, although it also lacks the campus life and choice of classes that U of L does. Even with the recent flurry U of L still has a very safe campus. BTW, Louisville has a similar murder rate to Lexington and most Canadian cities.

Yes - I would agree. NKU seems a much "quieter" campus.

Both have had a reputation as more commuter schools, with many students living off-campus, but I know that in recent years UofL has been pushing to promote its on-campus environment.

Personally I think that UofL would have more of a traditional campus feel, whereas NKU students tend to travel into Covington or Cincinnati for work, socializing, etc. But I don't think either would match the traditional campus life of some of the schools known for their strong campus environments. Living in Louisville near UofL would put one closer to restaurants, areas like the Highlands, etc than NKU's surrounding environment.

[bluegrassgirl]

Originally Posted by palmtrees_are_kool

Just speaking, if I WERE GOING to live near NKU, where would be a good place to stay out of all the communities. Does anyone know about the FT. Mitchell area?

Palmtrees - As I mentioned earlier, my daughter will begin there in the fall. NKU wasn't my first choice because of the reasons I mentioned earlier. However, the housing opportunities on campus are unreal! There's just about every type of housing environment you could want. Also, are you aware that there's a new student center that is state of the art? My daughter is a country music fan and apparently Carrie Underwood and Llittle Big Town will be there in the fall. NKU has many opportunities for a school it's size - matching the likes of UK IMO.

[palmtrees_are_kool]

My girlfriend and I are getting an appt is why I wont live on campus. Yes I have saw the new building, they look like they never stop building there. I like the Northern Kentucky Univ. overhand when you enter. From what I have read on here, it seems you guys favor nku over uofl

[ayersd1]

Originally Posted by palmtrees_are_kool

My girlfriend and I are getting an appt is why I wont live on campus. Yes I have saw the new building, they look like they never stop building there. I like the Northern Kentucky Univ. overhand when you enter. From what I have read on here, it seems you guys favor nku over uofl

NKU is a better "community" than U of L but U of L is a lot better of a growing experience than NKU.. If you go on NKU live on campus, no if ands and buts about it..

[palmtrees_are_kool]

Sorry but I am not living on campus

[turpin.josh]

I will chime in on this one. I currently attend NKU, where I transferred from EKU and looking at U of L for grad. school in student affairs. NKU is mostly a commuter campus and only around 1300 or so live in the dorms. It is VERY easy to find your way around and is safe. You can basically stand outside the Welcome Center/Library and look around and that's most, if not all, the buildings on campus, give or take a few. The campus police patrol the campus all day and night and are really good about transporting students place to place if you don't feel safe. The average class size is around 20 students and the professors really try to get to know you and in a couple days, they learn you by your name, just just a number as larger institutions and "mass lectures" do. I haven't visited U of L but I suspect that the buildings are spread out tremendously like UK, but I have also heard that it's one big circle, so I don't really know. Personally, I like larger campuses. The larger the campus, the more things to do and get involved. NKU recently built a new Student Union and it will be opening this fall and it's supposed to have some really great things: newer dining options, student game room, and a bunch more. Really, it boils down to what you want more. Do you want to live in a small town near a large city or do you want to actually live in a large city? I would visit the campuses and get a feel for them. U of L to me gets the nod though. Good luck! If you need anything, send a pm.