NKU vs. UAkron
The following statements compare Northern Kentucky University and University of Akron Main Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- NKU's tuition ($21,912) is more expensive than UAkron ($20,815).
- UAkron's acceptance rate (59.67%) is lower than NKU (67.65%).
- NKU has higher yield (36.85%) than UAkron (18.29%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,040.
- UAkron's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than NKU (19 to 1).
- NKU (15,347 students) is larger than UAkron (13,332 students) with more enrolled students.
- UAkron ($9,319) has higher amount of financial aid than NKU ($8,760).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 52%.

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

University of Akron Main Campus
Public, 4 years • Akron, OH #251 National Universities, #22 in Ohio 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
$13,135 In-State
$20,815 out-of-state
$20,815 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,319
Test Scores
1,040 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
59.67% Acceptance Rate
18.29% Yield
Enrollment
11,160 Undergraduate
2,172 Graduate
1,951 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
488 Faculties (full-time)
1,539 Staffs (full-time)
$92,303 Faculty Salary
$63,878 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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