| Youngstown State vs. NKU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#34 in Federal Region V Universities #21 in Ohio Colleges | Rankings* | #254 in National Universities #7 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years 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 | ||
| cheaper$9,926 Ohio Residents $10,286 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,088 Kentucky Residents $21,912 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,848 Ohio Residents $7,028 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,788 Kentucky Residents $16,350 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,993 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,481 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,120 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,040 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier84.45% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.65% |
| Lower29.36% | 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 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 | ||
| Smaller12,204 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,347 |
| Smaller9,400 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,163 |
| Smaller2,804 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,184 |
| Smaller2,895 | Online Student Population | Larger6,624 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher52% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,139) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,019) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 680 | Number of faculty | 988 |
| Higher$78,580 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$78,532 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.