NKU vs. Providence
The following statements compare Northern Kentucky University and Providence College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Providence's tuition ($60,848) is more expensive than NKU ($21,480).
- Providence's acceptance rate (48.72%) is lower than NKU (96.03%).
- NKU has higher yield (21.02%) than Providence (19.70%).
- Providence's SAT score (1,330) is higher than NKU (1,025).
- Providence's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than NKU (18 to 1).
- NKU (14,961 students) is larger than Providence (4,635 students) with more enrolled students.
- Providence ($32,450) has higher amount of financial aid than NKU ($8,481).
- Providence's graduation rate (88%) is higher than NKU (48%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,896 In-State
$21,480 out-of-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
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,820 capacity

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$60,848
Financial Aid
$32,450
Test Scores
1,330 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
48.72% Acceptance Rate
19.70% Yield
Enrollment
4,191 Undergraduate
444 Graduate
59 Online Students
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
347 Faculties (full-time)
951 Staffs (full-time)
$99,716 Faculty Salary
$84,792 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,870 annual charge
-3,356 capacity
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