| WKU vs. NKU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#352 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #254 in National Universities #7 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | 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 (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,652 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,088 Kentucky Residents $21,912 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,788 Kentucky Residents $16,350 Out-of-State |
| More$9,368 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,481 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower930 SAT 18 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,040 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier93.87% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.65% |
| Lower30.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable36.85% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 | ||
| Larger16,291 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,347 |
| Larger14,151 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,163 |
| Smaller2,140 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,184 |
| Smaller3,505 | Online Student Population | Larger6,624 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher56% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher78% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,942) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,019) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,088) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 942 | Number of faculty | 988 |
| Lower$73,212 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$78,532 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.