NKU vs. Austin Peay State
The following statements compare Northern Kentucky University and Austin Peay State 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 Austin Peay State ($14,766).
- NKU's acceptance rate (67.65%) is lower than Austin Peay State (96.41%).
- NKU has higher yield (36.85%) than Austin Peay State (27.47%).
- NKU's SAT score (1,040) is higher than Austin Peay State (1,005).
- Austin Peay State's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than NKU (19 to 1).
- NKU (15,347 students) is larger than Austin Peay State (10,439 students) with more enrolled students.
- Austin Peay State ($9,742) has higher amount of financial aid than NKU ($8,760).
- NKU's graduation rate (52%) is higher than Austin Peay State (40%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,006 In-State
$14,766 out-of-state
$14,766 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,742
Test Scores
1,005 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
96.41% Acceptance Rate
27.47% Yield
Enrollment
8,926 Undergraduate
1,513 Graduate
2,718 Online Students
Graduation Rate
40% Graduation Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
401 Faculties (full-time)
1,094 Staffs (full-time)
$81,355 Faculty Salary
$65,791 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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