| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,896 Kentucky Residents $21,480 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,020 Wisconsin Residents $22,020 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,590 Kentucky Residents $16,044 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,266 Wisconsin Residents $25,697 Out-of-State |
| More$8,828 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,805 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,150 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter86.01% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.32% |
| Favorable27.58% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.02% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Smaller15,801 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,676 |
| Smaller10,776 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,348 |
| Larger5,025 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,328 |
| Larger6,567 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,100 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher50% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,110 | Number of faculties | 1,595 |
| Lower$75,898 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,037 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.