| UWM vs. NKU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#169 in National Universities #7 in Wisconsin Colleges | Rankings* | #254 in National Universities #7 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,398 Wisconsin Residents $22,398 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,088 Kentucky Residents $21,912 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,728 Wisconsin Residents $26,159 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,788 Kentucky Residents $16,350 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,371 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,481 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,040 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier90.68% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.65% |
| Lower23.76% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable36.85% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger22,450 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,347 |
| Larger18,288 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,163 |
| Smaller4,162 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,184 |
| Smaller3,134 | Online Student Population | Larger6,624 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher52% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,695) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,019) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,274) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,535 | Number of faculty | 988 |
| Higher$90,053 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$78,532 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.