- Both University of Kentucky and University of Louisville are public.
- Both schools are located in Kentucky.
- University of Kentucky has more expensive tuition of $33,406 than University of Louisville ($29,174).
- University of Louisville has tighter acceptance rate of 75.30% than University of Kentucky (95.77%).
- University of Kentucky has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than University of Louisville (1,170).
- University of Kentucky is larger with 31,547 students than University of Louisville (22,017 students).
University of Kentucky View More Rivals | University of Louisville View More Rivals | |
| #92 in National Universities #1 in Kentucky | Rankings | #135 in National Universities #4 in Kentucky |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lexington, KY | Location | Louisville, KY |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,212 Kentucky residents $33,406 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,828 Kentucky residents $29,174 out-of-state |
| $14,330 Kentucky residents $35,459 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,418 Kentucky residents $29,102 out-of-state |
| $11,981 | Financial Aid | $9,508 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 95.77% | Acceptance Rate | 75.30% |
| 26.79% | Yield | 33.80% |
| 1,180 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 31,547 | Total Students | 22,017 |
| 22,735 | Undergraduate | 15,921 |
| 8,812 | Graduate | 6,096 |
| 4,064 | Online Enrollment | 4,193 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 85% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $54,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,600 |
| 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: 8,336) $9,964 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,942) $7,568 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 | 13 to 1 |
| 1,754 Full-time 333 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,070 Full-time 967 Part-time |
| 10,702 Full-time 1,528 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,896 Full-time 1,103 Part-time |
| $98,993 for Faculties $62,530 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,522 for Faculties $72,076 Part-time |