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NKU vs. Dakota State

The following statements compare Northern Kentucky University and Dakota 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 Dakota State ($12,756).
  • NKU's acceptance rate (67.65%) is lower than Dakota State (88.05%).
  • NKU has higher yield (36.85%) than Dakota State (17.99%).
  • Dakota State's SAT score (1,320) is higher than NKU (1,040).
  • Dakota State's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than NKU (19 to 1).
  • NKU (15,347 students) is larger than Dakota State (3,774 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NKU ($8,760) has higher amount of financial aid than Dakota State ($6,250).
  • NKU's graduation rate (52%) is higher than Dakota State (51%).
Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University

Public, 4 years • Highland Heights, KY #246 National Universities, #7 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,088 In-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
Campus Living
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Dakota State University

Dakota State University

Public, 4 years • Madison, SD #4 in South Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,654 In-State
$12,756 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,250
Test Scores
1,320 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
88.05% Acceptance Rate
17.99% Yield
Enrollment
3,066 Undergraduate
708 Graduate
2,271 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
100 Faculties (full-time)
355 Staffs (full-time)
$89,528 Faculty Salary
$70,381 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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