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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| Chicago State University | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
CSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 26.4% | ||
| 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 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (8,679 students vs. 2,324 students)
CSU vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Purdue Northwest?
- Chicago State University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $7,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at Purdue Northwest than Chicago State University ($14,795.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than CSU ($9,637 vs. $9,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 27% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,097 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Purdue University Northwest (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 197.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($19,111 vs. $6,420)
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 Purdue Northwest students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Purdue Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than CSU (40.5%)
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/