NKU vs. SWU
The following statements compare Northern Kentucky University and Southern Wesleyan University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- SWU's tuition ($27,870) is more expensive than NKU ($21,480).
- NKU's acceptance rate (96.03%) is lower than SWU (100.00%).
- SWU has higher yield (33.69%) than NKU (21.02%).
- SWU's SAT score (1,120) is higher than NKU (1,025).
- SWU's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than NKU (18 to 1).
- NKU (14,961 students) is larger than SWU (1,188 students) with more enrolled students.
- SWU ($18,553) has higher amount of financial aid than NKU ($8,481).
- SWU's graduation rate (52%) 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
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$27,870
Financial Aid
$18,553
Test Scores
1,120 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
100.00% Acceptance Rate
33.69% Yield
Enrollment
887 Undergraduate
301 Graduate
450 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
66% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
45 Faculties (full-time)
155 Staffs (full-time)
$45,972 Faculty Salary
$41,570 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,500 annual charge
-570 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,426 annual charge
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