| EKU vs. Louisville |
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|---|---|---|
#16 in Federal Region IV Universities #8 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #171 in National Universities #4 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,130 Kentucky Residents $20,820 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,828 Kentucky Residents $29,174 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,596 Kentucky Residents $14,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,418 Kentucky Residents $29,102 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,710 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,508 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,070 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,170 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter64.31% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.54% |
| Favorable26.90% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.25% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller14,324 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,017 |
| Smaller12,072 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,921 |
| Smaller2,252 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,096 |
| Larger4,278 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,193 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher62% |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,942) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,130) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,100) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 973 | Number of faculties | 2,037 |
| Lower$66,717 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$80,842 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.