| Louisville vs. EKU |
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|---|---|---|
#171 in National Universities #4 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in Federal Region IV Universities #8 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate 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 (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,136 Kentucky Residents $29,482 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,320 Kentucky Residents $21,230 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,128 Kentucky Residents $30,546 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,794 Kentucky Residents $14,628 Out-of-State |
| More$10,447 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,622 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,150 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Lower970 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier79.41% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter77.61% |
| Favorable25.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.94% |
| 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 Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | ||
| Larger23,065 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,673 |
| Larger17,086 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller13,448 |
| Larger5,979 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,225 |
| Smaller4,555 | Online Student Population | Larger5,246 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher61% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,942) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,100) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,130) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 2,091 | Number of faculty | 980 |
| Higher$86,684 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,289 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.