| UPIKE vs. Spalding |
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|---|---|---|
#216 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #20 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #282 in National Universities #9 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$24,850 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$29,000 |
| cheaper$8,550 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,530 |
| More$14,795 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$14,518 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 965 SAT 18 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 99.45% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 15.63% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Larger2,547 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,553 |
| Larger1,540 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller718 |
| Larger1,007 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller835 |
| Smaller231 | Online Student Population | Larger387 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower42% | Graduate Rate | Higher52% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher31% |
| Higher69% | Retention Rate | Lower64% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 650) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 334) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,600) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 182 | Number of faculty | 159 |
| Lower$63,969 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$72,330 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.