- Campbellsville University is a private school while Northern Kentucky University (NKU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Kentucky.
- Campbellsville University has more expensive tuition of $26,990 than NKU ($21,480).
- Campbellsville University has tighter acceptance rate of 68.59% than NKU (90.38%).
- NKU is larger with 15,801 students than Campbellsville University (11,775 students).
| Campbellsville University View More Rivals | Northern Kentucky University View More Rivals | |
| #14 in Kentucky | Rankings | #6 in Kentucky |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Campbellsville, KY | Location | Highland Heights, KY |
| Known as | NKU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,990 | Undergraduate | $10,896 Kentucky residents $21,480 out-of-state |
| $9,920 | Graduate | $10,590 Kentucky residents $16,044 out-of-state |
| $16,747 | Financial Aid | $8,828 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | |
| 68.59% | Acceptance Rate | 90.38% |
| 28.47% | Yield | 40.56% |
| Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,775 | Total Students | 15,801 |
| 6,411 | Undergraduate | 10,776 |
| 5,364 | Graduate | 5,025 |
| 1,625 | Online Enrollment | 6,567 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 40% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 60% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $35,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,313) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,019) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 23 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 238 Full-time 343 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 610 Full-time 500 Part-time |
| 648 Full-time 402 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,420 Full-time 551 Part-time |
| $52,483 for Faculties $43,486 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,531 for Faculties $57,150 Part-time |