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NKU vs. Bridgewater State

The following statements compare Northern Kentucky University and Bridgewater State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • NKU's tuition ($21,480) is more expensive than Bridgewater State ($17,529).
  • Bridgewater State's acceptance rate (89.19%) is lower than NKU (96.03%).
  • NKU has higher yield (21.02%) than Bridgewater State (20.52%).
  • Bridgewater State's SAT score (1,130) is higher than NKU (1,025).
  • Bridgewater State's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than NKU (18 to 1).
  • NKU (14,961 students) is larger than Bridgewater State (9,550 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NKU ($8,481) has higher amount of financial aid than Bridgewater State ($7,936).
  • Bridgewater State's graduation rate (55%) is higher than NKU (48%).
Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University

Public, 4 years • Highland Heights, KY #6 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,896 In-State
$21,480 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,481
Test Scores
1,025 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
96.03% Acceptance Rate
21.02% Yield
Enrollment
9,927 Undergraduate
5,034 Graduate
8,189 Online Students
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
533 Faculties (full-time)
1,339 Staffs (full-time)
$72,531 Faculty Salary
$57,150 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,820 capacity
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Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University

Public, 4 years • Bridgewater, MA #22 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,389 In-State
$17,529 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,936
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
89.19% Acceptance Rate
20.52% Yield
Enrollment
8,172 Undergraduate
1,378 Graduate
943 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
331 Faculties (full-time)
1,087 Staffs (full-time)
$87,755 Faculty Salary
$68,577 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,678 annual charge
-3,301 capacity
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