Arkansas State vs. NKU
The following statements compare Arkansas State University and Northern Kentucky University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- NKU's tuition ($21,912) is more expensive than Arkansas State ($14,522).
- NKU's acceptance rate (67.65%) is lower than Arkansas State (82.26%).
- NKU has higher yield (36.85%) than Arkansas State (19.54%).
- Arkansas State's SAT score (1,100) is higher than NKU (1,040).
- Arkansas State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than NKU (19 to 1).
- Arkansas State (15,726 students) is larger than NKU (15,347 students) with more enrolled students.
- Arkansas State ($9,974) has higher amount of financial aid than NKU ($8,760).
- Arkansas State's graduation rate (55%) is higher than NKU (52%).

Arkansas State University
Public, 4 years • Jonesboro, AR #249 National Universities, #4 in Arkansas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,090 In-State
$14,522 out-of-state
$14,522 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,974
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
82.26% Acceptance Rate
19.54% Yield
Enrollment
9,985 Undergraduate
5,741 Graduate
7,752 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
517 Faculties (full-time)
1,564 Staffs (full-time)
$68,362 Faculty Salary
$53,219 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Northern Kentucky University
Public, 4 years • Highland Heights, KY #246 National Universities, #7 in Kentucky more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,088 In-State
$21,912 out-of-state
$21,912 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,760
Test Scores
1,040 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
67.65% Acceptance Rate
36.85% Yield
Enrollment
10,163 Undergraduate
5,184 Graduate
6,624 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
533 Faculties (full-time)
1,339 Staffs (full-time)
$78,532 Faculty Salary
$62,218 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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More rivals of Arkansas State
- vs. University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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More rivals of NKU
- vs. Monmouth College
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- vs. Michigan Technological University
- vs. Lincoln Christian University
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- vs. New Mexico State University-Main Campus
- vs. Berea College
- vs. Beloit College
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