- Both Northern Kentucky University (NKU) and Oakland University (OU) are public.
- NKU is located in Highland Heights, KY and OU is located in Rochester Hills, MI.
- OU has more expensive tuition of $23,188 than NKU ($21,480).
- OU has tighter acceptance rate of 84.41% than NKU (90.38%).
- NKU has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than OU (1,140).
- OU is larger with 16,108 students than NKU (15,801 students).
Northern Kentucky University View More Rivals | Oakland University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Kentucky | Rankings | #188 in National Universities #11 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Highland Heights, KY | Location | Rochester Hills, MI |
NKU| Known as | OU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 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 | $14,694 Michigan residents $23,188 out-of-state |
| $10,590 Kentucky residents $16,044 out-of-state | Graduate | $20,979 Michigan residents $24,648 out-of-state |
| $8,828 | Financial Aid | $6,755 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $45 |
| 90.38% | Acceptance Rate | 84.41% |
| 40.56% | Yield | 28.26% |
| 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,801 | Total Students | 16,108 |
| 10,776 | Undergraduate | 12,841 |
| 5,025 | Graduate | 3,267 |
| 6,567 | Online Enrollment | 1,820 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 27% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $41,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,100 |
| 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: 2,694) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 610 Full-time 500 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 637 Full-time 585 Part-time |
| 1,420 Full-time 551 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,781 Full-time 653 Part-time |
| $72,531 for Faculties $57,150 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,745 for Faculties $66,221 Part-time |