| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,436 Kentucky Residents $27,000 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,896 Kentucky Residents $21,480 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,140 Kentucky Residents $18,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,590 Kentucky Residents $16,044 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,499 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,828 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,070 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,150 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier96.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter86.01% |
| Favorable37.86% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower27.58% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger16,493 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,801 |
| Larger14,440 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,776 |
| Smaller2,053 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,025 |
| Smaller3,162 | Online Student Population | Larger6,567 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| 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 | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 925 | Number of faculties | 1,110 |
| Lower$70,087 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$75,898 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.