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IPFW IU Northwest Purdue North Central UIC Northeastern Illinois University Purdue DePaul BSU EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican| Chicago State University | Purdue University Calumet Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 58% |
Admission |
CSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $216 |
Diversity |
CSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Purdue Calumet?
- Chicago State University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at Purdue Calumet than Chicago State University ($16,164.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Purdue Calumet ($6,446 vs. $10,908)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 82.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($7,560 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (93% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 178.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($15,891 vs. $5,703)
CSU vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Calumet Campus (960) is 85 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Accepted freshman Purdue Calumet students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Purdue Calumet has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Purdue Calumet? 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 Calumet and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Purdue Calumet is higher than Chicago State University (28% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $4,200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,300)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $10,342 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($20,908 vs. $31,250)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($216 vs. $323)
- More Purdue Calumet graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/