- Both Northern Kentucky University (NKU) and University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) are public.
- NKU is located in Highland Heights, KY and UIC is located in Chicago, IL.
- UIC has more expensive tuition of $29,360 than NKU ($21,480).
- UIC has tighter acceptance rate of 77.08% than NKU (90.38%).
- UIC has higher SAT scores of 1,220 than NKU (1,150).
- UIC is larger with 33,747 students than NKU (15,801 students).
Northern Kentucky University View More Rivals | University of Illinois Chicago View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Kentucky | Rankings | #78 in National Universities #6 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Highland Heights, KY | Location | Chicago, IL |
NKU| Known as | UIC | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,896 Kentucky residents $21,480 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $14,338 Illinois residents $29,360 out-of-state |
| $10,590 Kentucky residents $16,044 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,268 Illinois residents $28,641 out-of-state |
| $8,828 | Financial Aid | $12,539 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 90.38% | Acceptance Rate | 77.08% |
| 40.56% | Yield | 28.00% |
| 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,220 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,801 | Total Students | 33,747 |
| 10,776 | Undergraduate | 21,807 |
| 5,025 | Graduate | 11,940 |
| 6,567 | Online Enrollment | 4,049 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $41,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,300 |
| 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: 3,289) $8,646 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 610 Full-time 500 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,250 Full-time 850 Part-time |
| 1,420 Full-time 551 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,750 Full-time 1,995 Part-time |
| $72,531 for Faculties $57,150 Part-time | Average Salary | $115,377 for Faculties $71,907 Part-time |