| NKU vs. EKU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#254 in National Universities #7 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in Federal Region IV Universities #8 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,088 Kentucky Residents $21,912 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,320 Kentucky Residents $21,230 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,788 Kentucky Residents $16,350 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,794 Kentucky Residents $14,628 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,481 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,622 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,040 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower970 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter67.65% | Acceptance Rate | Easier77.61% |
| Favorable36.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.94% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller15,347 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,673 |
| Smaller10,163 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger13,448 |
| Larger5,184 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,225 |
| Larger6,624 | Online Student Population | Smaller5,246 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher52% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,019) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,130) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 988 | Number of faculty | 980 |
| Higher$78,532 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,289 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.