University of Kentucky vs University of Louisville vs Northern Kentucky University
This page compares University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Northern Kentucky University — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in Kentucky. University of Kentucky has the largest enrollment (24,763). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at University of Kentucky ($59,025). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | University of Kentucky | University of Louisville | Northern Kentucky University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Public |
| In-state tuition | $13,502 | $13,136 | $11,088 |
| Average net price | $18,851 | $17,988 | $8,191 |
| Median student debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | $23,000 |
| Enrollment | 24,763 | 14,727 | 8,246 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 71.4% | 61.2% | 52.2% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $47,266 | $46,571 | $42,105 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $59,025 | $53,899 | $50,220 |
| Admission rate | 92.9% | 79.4% | 67.7% |
| Average SAT score | 1,215 | 1,150 | 1,087 |