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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale vs. NKU

The following statements compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and Northern Kentucky 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($13,244).
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's acceptance rate (90.44%) is lower than NKU (96.03%).
  • NKU has higher yield (21.02%) than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (17.23%).
  • NKU's SAT score (1,025) is higher than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (1,020).
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than NKU (18 to 1).
  • NKU (14,961 students) is larger than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (11,359 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($12,646) has higher amount of financial aid than NKU ($8,481).
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's graduation rate (56%) is higher than NKU (48%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,244
Financial Aid
$12,646
Test Scores
1,020 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
90.44% Acceptance Rate
17.23% Yield
Enrollment
8,195 Undergraduate
3,164 Graduate
2,007 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
907 Faculties (full-time)
4,642 Staffs (full-time)
$69,974 Faculty Salary
$54,669 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,292 annual charge
-4,492 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,330 annual charge
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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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