| NKU vs. WKU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#254 in National Universities #7 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #352 in National Universities #17 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,088 Kentucky Residents $21,912 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,652 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,788 Kentucky Residents $16,350 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,481 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,368 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,040 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower930 SAT 18 ACT |
| Tighter67.65% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.87% |
| Favorable36.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower30.18% |
| 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller15,347 | Total Enrollment | Larger16,291 |
| Smaller10,163 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger14,151 |
| Larger5,184 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,140 |
| Larger6,624 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,505 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower52% | Graduate Rate | Higher56% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
| 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: 4,942) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) |
| Faculty | ||
| 19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 988 | Number of faculty | 942 |
| Higher$78,532 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,212 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.