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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly San Diego State| California State University Chico | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 75% |
Admission |
CSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 8,911 students)
CSU vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 28.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($7,373.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at CSU than Purdue University Northwest ($17,622.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than CSU ($9,162 vs. $15,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 85.2% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($8,215 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University Northwest than California State University Chico (75% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 29.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($9,162 vs. $7,070)
CSU vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
CSU vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Purdue Northwest? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Purdue Northwest and CSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/