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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale vs. NKU

The following statements compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and Northern Kentucky University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • NKU's tuition ($21,480) is more expensive than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($13,244).
  • NKU's acceptance rate (86.01%) is lower than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (91.50%).
  • NKU has higher yield (27.58%) than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (16.98%).
  • NKU's SAT score (1,150) is higher than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (1,030).
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than NKU (17 to 1).
  • NKU (15,801 students) is larger than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (11,107 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($10,767) has higher amount of financial aid than NKU ($8,828).
  • NKU's graduation rate (50%) is higher than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (49%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,244
Financial Aid
$10,767
Test Scores
1,030 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
91.50% Acceptance Rate
16.98% Yield
Enrollment
8,000 Undergraduate
3,107 Graduate
1,883 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
973 Faculties (full-time)
4,436 Staffs (full-time)
$69,974 Faculty Salary
$54,669 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,292 annual charge
-4,492 capacity
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Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University

Public, 4 years • Highland Heights, KY #6 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,896 In-State
$21,480 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,828
Test Scores
1,150 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
86.01% Acceptance Rate
27.58% Yield
Enrollment
10,776 Undergraduate
5,025 Graduate
6,567 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
610 Faculties (full-time)
1,420 Staffs (full-time)
$72,531 Faculty Salary
$57,150 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-2,019 capacity
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