- Sullivan University is a private school while Northern Kentucky University (NKU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Kentucky.
- NKU has more expensive tuition of $21,480 than Sullivan University ($14,220).
- NKU is larger with 15,801 students than Sullivan University (2,309 students).
| Sullivan University View More Rivals | Northern Kentucky University View More Rivals | |
| #22 in Kentucky | Rankings | #6 in Kentucky |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Louisville, KY | Location | Highland Heights, KY |
| Known as | NKU | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,220 | Undergraduate | $10,896 Kentucky residents $21,480 out-of-state |
| $15,840 | Graduate | $10,590 Kentucky residents $16,044 out-of-state |
| $6,417 | Financial Aid | $8,828 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 90.38% | |
| Yield | 40.56% | |
| Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,309 | Total Students | 15,801 |
| 1,844 | Undergraduate | 10,776 |
| 465 | Graduate | 5,025 |
| 1,288 | Online Enrollment | 6,567 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 27% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| 6% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| Retention Rate | 77% | |
| $35,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,019) | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 145 Full-time 209 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 610 Full-time 500 Part-time |
| 457 Full-time 275 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,420 Full-time 551 Part-time |
| $63,151 for Faculties $48,195 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,531 for Faculties $57,150 Part-time |