- Both Northern Kentucky University (NKU) and Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (IUPUI) are public.
- NKU is located in Highland Heights, KY and IUPUI is located in Indianapolis, IN.
- IUPUI has more expensive tuition of $33,717 than NKU ($21,480).
- IUPUI has tighter acceptance rate of 79.65% than NKU (90.38%).
- NKU has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than IUPUI (1,140).
- IUPUI is larger with 25,979 students than NKU (15,801 students).
Northern Kentucky University View More Rivals | Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Kentucky | Rankings | #126 in National Universities #9 in Indiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Highland Heights, KY | Location | Indianapolis, IN |
NKU| Known as | IUPUI | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,896 Kentucky residents $21,480 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,449 Indiana residents $33,717 out-of-state |
| $10,590 Kentucky residents $16,044 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,856 Indiana residents $27,992 out-of-state |
| $8,828 | Financial Aid | $11,422 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 90.38% | Acceptance Rate | 79.65% |
| 40.56% | Yield | 46.33% |
| 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,801 | Total Students | 25,979 |
| 10,776 | Undergraduate | 17,727 |
| 5,025 | Graduate | 8,252 |
| 6,567 | Online Enrollment | 3,059 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $41,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,700 |
| 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: 2,019) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,447) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 610 Full-time 500 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,636 Full-time 1,262 Part-time |
| 1,420 Full-time 551 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,075 Full-time 1,420 Part-time |
| $72,531 for Faculties $57,150 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,101 for Faculties $58,291 Part-time |