- Both Oakland University (OU) and Northern Kentucky University (NKU) are public.
- OU is located in Rochester Hills, MI and NKU is located in Highland Heights, KY.
- 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).
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| #188 in National Universities #11 in Michigan | Rankings | #6 in Kentucky |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Rochester Hills, MI | Location | Highland Heights, KY |
OU| Known as | NKU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,694 Michigan residents $23,188 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,896 Kentucky residents $21,480 out-of-state |
| $20,979 Michigan residents $24,648 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,590 Kentucky residents $16,044 out-of-state |
| $6,755 | Financial Aid | $8,828 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 84.41% | Acceptance Rate | 90.38% |
| 28.26% | Yield | 40.56% |
| 1,140 SAT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,108 | Total Students | 15,801 |
| 12,841 | Undergraduate | 10,776 |
| 3,267 | Graduate | 5,025 |
| 1,820 | Online Enrollment | 6,567 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $48,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,800 |
| 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: 2,694) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,019) |
| 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 |
| 637 Full-time 585 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 610 Full-time 500 Part-time |
| 1,781 Full-time 653 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,420 Full-time 551 Part-time |
| $87,745 for Faculties $66,221 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,531 for Faculties $57,150 Part-time |