- Both Northern Kentucky University (NKU) and Youngstown State University (Youngstown State) are public.
- NKU is located in Highland Heights, KY and Youngstown State is located in Youngstown, OH.
- NKU has more expensive tuition of $21,480 than Youngstown State ($11,151).
- Youngstown State has tighter acceptance rate of 63.63% than NKU (90.38%).
- NKU has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than Youngstown State (1,040).
- NKU is larger with 15,801 students than Youngstown State (11,071 students).
Northern Kentucky University View More Rivals | Youngstown State University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Kentucky | Rankings | #13 in Ohio |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Highland Heights, KY | Location | Youngstown, OH |
NKU| Known as | Youngstown State | |
| 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 | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,896 Kentucky residents $21,480 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,791 Ohio residents $11,151 out-of-state |
| $10,590 Kentucky residents $16,044 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,615 Ohio residents $6,795 out-of-state |
| $8,828 | Financial Aid | $7,618 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 90.38% | Acceptance Rate | 63.63% |
| 40.56% | Yield | 34.72% |
| 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,040 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,801 | Total Students | 11,071 |
| 10,776 | Undergraduate | 8,822 |
| 5,025 | Graduate | 2,249 |
| 6,567 | Online Enrollment | 1,932 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 19% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $41,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,200 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,019) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,139) |
| 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 | 377 Full-time 440 Part-time |
| 1,420 Full-time 551 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 984 Full-time 516 Part-time |
| $72,531 for Faculties $57,150 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,588 for Faculties $60,171 Part-time |