NKU vs. Louisville |
#254 in National Universities #7 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$10,896 Kentucky Residents $21,480 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,828 Kentucky Residents $29,174 Out-of-State |
cheaper$10,590 Kentucky Residents $16,044 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,418 Kentucky Residents $29,102 Out-of-State |
Less$8,828 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,508 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,150 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,170 SAT 23 ACT |
Easier86.01% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter81.54% |
Favorable27.58% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.25% |
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 |
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 | ||
Smaller15,801 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,017 |
Smaller10,776 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,921 |
Smaller5,025 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,096 |
Larger6,567 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,193 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher62% |
Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
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: 3,942) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,100) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
1,110 | Number of faculties | 2,037 |
Lower$75,898 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$80,842 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.