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NKU vs. UVA-Wise

The following statements compare Northern Kentucky University and University of Virginia's College at Wise with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • UVA-Wise's tuition ($28,010) is more expensive than NKU ($21,912).
  • UVA-Wise's acceptance rate (28.54%) is lower than NKU (67.65%).
  • NKU has higher yield (36.85%) than UVA-Wise (15.12%).
  • UVA-Wise's SAT score (1,050) is higher than NKU (1,040).
  • UVA-Wise's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than NKU (19 to 1).
  • NKU (15,347 students) is larger than UVA-Wise (2,167 students) with more enrolled students.
  • UVA-Wise ($9,614) has higher amount of financial aid than NKU ($8,760).
  • NKU's graduation rate (52%) is higher than UVA-Wise (47%).
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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Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,780 In-State
$28,010 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,614
Test Scores
1,050 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
28.54% Acceptance Rate
15.12% Yield
Enrollment
2,142 Undergraduate
25 Graduate
936 Online Students
Graduation Rate
47% Graduation Rate
6% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
109 Faculties (full-time)
336 Staffs (full-time)
$82,689 Faculty Salary
$55,182 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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