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Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY
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Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KY
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Doctoral/Research University
School TypePublic, four-years
Doctoral/Research University
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$10,896 Kentucky Residents
$21,480 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$11,436 Kentucky Residents
$27,000 Out-of-State
cheaper$10,590 Kentucky Residents
$16,044 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$12,140 Kentucky Residents
$18,340 Out-of-State
More$8,828Average Financial Aid AmountLess$8,499
Admission
Higher1,150 SAT
22 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,070 SAT
21 ACT
Tighter86.01%Acceptance RateEasier96.95%
Lower27.58%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable37.86%
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller15,801Total EnrollmentLarger16,493
Smaller10,776Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger14,440
Larger5,025Graduate Student PopulationSmaller2,053
Larger6,567Online Student PopulationSmaller3,162
Completion & Outcomes
Lower50%Graduate RateHigher51%
-Transfer-out Rate24%
77%Retention Rate77%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,019)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,942)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty17 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty18 to 1
1,110Number of faculties925
Higher$75,898Average Faculty SalaryLower$70,087
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.