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# Northern Kentucky University vs. University of Kentucky

- [Northern Kentucky University profile](/northern-kentucky-university/)
- [University of Kentucky profile](/university-of-kentucky/)

## Comparison metrics

| Metric | Northern Kentucky University | University of Kentucky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 92.4% |
| ACT Composite 75th Percentile | 25 | 28 |
| Annual In-State Tuition | $10,704 | $12,109 |
| Annual Out-of-State Tuition | $21,528 | $32,747 |
| Endowment (End of Year) | $169,705,000 | $8,596,087,652 |
| Room and Board | $12,712 | $16,016 |
| SAT Math 75th Percentile | 560 | 650 |
| SAT Reading 75th Percentile | 573 | 640 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (In-State) | $23,416 | $28,125 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State) | $34,240 | $48,763 |
| Total Student Enrollment | 14,961 | 32,703 |

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