NKU vs. UPIKE
Both Northern Kentucky University and University of Pikeville are 4 years schools located in Kentucky. The following statements compare Northern Kentucky University and University of Pikeville with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- UPIKE's tuition ($24,150) is more expensive than NKU ($21,480).
- NKU's acceptance rate (96.03%) is lower than NKU (96.03%).
- NKU has higher yield (21.02%) than NKU (21.02%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,025.
- UPIKE's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than NKU (18 to 1).
- NKU (14,961 students) is larger than UPIKE (2,610 students) with more enrolled students.
- UPIKE ($14,795) has higher amount of financial aid than NKU ($8,481).
- NKU's graduation rate (48%) is higher than UPIKE (39%).

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

University of Pikeville
Private, 4 years • Pikeville, KY #210 Liberal Arts Colleges, #18 in Kentucky more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$24,150
Financial Aid
$14,795
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
1,596 Undergraduate
1,014 Graduate
246 Online Students
Graduation Rate
39% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
112 Faculties (full-time)
350 Staffs (full-time)
$59,088 Faculty Salary
$64,646 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-662 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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