| NKU vs. Youngstown State |
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|---|---|---|
#254 in National Universities #7 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #34 in Federal Region V Universities #21 in Ohio Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,088 Kentucky Residents $21,912 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,926 Ohio Residents $10,286 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,788 Kentucky Residents $16,350 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,848 Ohio Residents $7,028 Out-of-State |
| More$8,481 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,993 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,040 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,120 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter67.65% | Acceptance Rate | Easier84.45% |
| Favorable36.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower29.36% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger15,347 | Total Enrollment | Smaller12,204 |
| Larger10,163 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,400 |
| Larger5,184 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,804 |
| Larger6,624 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,895 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher52% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| 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: 1,139) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 988 | Number of faculty | 680 |
| Lower$78,532 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$78,580 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.