- Both Northern Kentucky University (NKU) and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) are public.
- NKU is located in Highland Heights, KY and UWM is located in Milwaukee, WI.
- UWM has more expensive tuition of $22,020 than NKU ($21,480).
- UWM has tighter acceptance rate of 72.48% than NKU (90.38%).
- UWM is larger with 22,676 students than NKU (15,801 students).
Northern Kentucky University View More Rivals | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Kentucky | Rankings | #132 in National Universities #15 in Wisconsin |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Highland Heights, KY | Location | Milwaukee, WI |
NKU| Known as | UWM | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 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 (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,896 Kentucky residents $21,480 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,020 Wisconsin residents $22,020 out-of-state |
| $10,590 Kentucky residents $16,044 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,266 Wisconsin residents $25,697 out-of-state |
| $8,828 | Financial Aid | $6,805 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $56 graduate |
| 90.38% | Acceptance Rate | 72.48% |
| 40.56% | Yield | 43.59% |
| 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,801 | Total Students | 22,676 |
| 10,776 | Undergraduate | 18,348 |
| 5,025 | Graduate | 4,328 |
| 6,567 | Online Enrollment | 3,100 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $41,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,200 |
| 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 Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,019) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,695) $6,274 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 610 Full-time 500 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 997 Full-time 598 Part-time |
| 1,420 Full-time 551 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,762 Full-time 805 Part-time |
| $72,531 for Faculties $57,150 Part-time | Average Salary | $82,246 for Faculties $64,301 Part-time |