Kentucky vs. NCSU

The following statements compare University of Kentucky and North Carolina State University at Raleigh with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Kentucky's tuition ($33,406) is more expensive than NCSU ($31,767).
  • NCSU's acceptance rate (40.00%) is lower than Kentucky (92.00%).
  • NCSU has higher yield (36.00%) than Kentucky (25.00%).
  • NCSU's SAT score (1,380) is higher than Kentucky (1,170).
  • NCSU's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Kentucky (17 to 1).
  • NCSU (36,700 students) is larger than Kentucky (31,547 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Kentucky ($11,981) has higher amount of financial aid than NCSU ($8,676).
  • NCSU's graduation rate (84%) is higher than Kentucky (68%).
University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Public, 4 years • Lexington, KY #92 National Universities, #1 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,212 In-State
$33,406 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,981
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
92.00% Acceptance Rate
25.00% Yield
Enrollment
22,735 Undergraduate
8,812 Graduate
4,064 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,754 Faculties (full-time)
10,702 Staffs (full-time)
$98,993 Faculty Salary
$62,530 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,362 annual charge
-8,300 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,880 annual charge
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,895 In-State
$31,767 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,676
Test Scores
1,380 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
40.00% Acceptance Rate
36.00% Yield
Enrollment
26,254 Undergraduate
10,446 Graduate
3,124 Online Students
Graduation Rate
84% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,842 Faculties (full-time)
9,083 Staffs (full-time)
$100,145 Faculty Salary
$63,544 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,996 annual charge
-10,291 capacity
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