Central State University vs. Purdue Northwest

Comparable Facts

Compare Central State University in Wilberforce, OH with Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, Indiana on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Purdue University Northwest is larger than Central State University based on total student enrollment (9,051 students vs. 2,708 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Central State University is located in Wilberforce, OH (Rural Fringe setting); Purdue University Northwest is in Hammond, Indiana (Large Suburban setting).
• Central State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Purdue University Northwest is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Central State University 16:1; Purdue University Northwest 17:1.

Central State University vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Purdue Northwest? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Central State University ($7,916 vs. $11,398).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 25.9% lower than at Central State University ($8,907 vs. $12,026).
• Purdue University Northwest is 7.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than Central State University (about $617 more per year; $8,675.00 vs. $8,058.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 60% higher at Purdue Northwest than at Central State University (about $6,036 more per year; $16,094.00 vs. $10,058.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Central State University than at Purdue University Northwest (99% vs. 89%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Central State University students is 166.8% larger than aid received by Purdue University Northwest students ($18,654 vs. $6,992).

Central State University vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Purdue Northwest? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Purdue Northwest and Central State University.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Purdue University Northwest (1020) is 160 points higher than at Central State University (860).
• Incoming Purdue Northwest students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (20 vs. 16 at Central State University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Central State University 770/950; Purdue University Northwest 890/1140.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Central State University 14/18; Purdue University Northwest 16/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Central State University - Test-free; Purdue Northwest - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Purdue Northwest Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Purdue Northwest students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Central State University (2.8).
• Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Purdue Northwest (72.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.4% at Central State University vs. 18.3% at Purdue Northwest.

Central State University vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Central State University and Purdue Northwest? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Central State University's six-year graduation rate is 24%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Purdue Northwest.
• Graduates from Central State University have median earnings of about $27,200 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Purdue Northwest.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.