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