| NKU vs. UWM |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#254 in National Universities #7 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #169 in National Universities #7 in Wisconsin 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,088 Kentucky Residents $21,912 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,398 Wisconsin Residents $22,398 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,788 Kentucky Residents $16,350 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,728 Wisconsin Residents $26,159 Out-of-State |
| More$8,481 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,371 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,040 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter67.65% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.68% |
| Favorable36.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.76% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller15,347 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,450 |
| Smaller10,163 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,288 |
| Larger5,184 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,162 |
| Larger6,624 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,134 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher52% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| 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: 3,695) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,274) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 988 | Number of faculty | 1,535 |
| Lower$78,532 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$90,053 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.