| NKU vs. Cleveland State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#254 in National Universities #7 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #235 in National Universities #20 in Ohio Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,896 Kentucky Residents $21,480 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,613 Ohio Residents $17,973 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,590 Kentucky Residents $16,044 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,118 Ohio Residents $18,821 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,828 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,093 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,150 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,020 SAT 19 ACT |
| Easier86.01% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter85.32% |
| Favorable27.58% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.75% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,801 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,385 |
| Larger10,776 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,776 |
| Larger5,025 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,609 |
| Larger6,567 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,576 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher50% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 39% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,019) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,011) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,120) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,110 | Number of faculties | 1,176 |
| Lower$75,898 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$91,207 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.