Cleary College vs. Purdue Northwest

Comparable Facts

Compare Cleary University in Howell, MI 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 Cleary College based on total student enrollment (9,051 students vs. 1,004 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Cleary University is located in Howell, MI (Midsize City setting); Purdue University Northwest is in Hammond, Indiana (Large Suburban setting).
• Cleary University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Purdue University Northwest is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Cleary University 18:1; Purdue University Northwest 17:1.

Cleary College vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Cleary College 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 Cleary College ($7,916 vs. $23,705).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 31% lower than at Cleary University ($8,907 vs. $12,900).
• Cleary University is 200.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than Purdue Northwest (about $17,427 more per year; $26,102.00 vs. $8,675.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 62.2% higher at Cleary College than at Purdue University Northwest (about $10,008 more per year; $26,102.00 vs. $16,094.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Cleary University than at Purdue University Northwest (99% vs. 89%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Cleary University students is 131% larger than aid received by Purdue University Northwest students ($16,150 vs. $6,992).

Cleary College vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Cleary College 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 Cleary College.

• Cleary University reports an open admissions policy.
• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Cleary University (1060) is 40 points higher than at Purdue Northwest (1020).
• Incoming Purdue Northwest students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (20 vs. 18 at Cleary College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Cleary University 950/1170; Purdue University Northwest 890/1140.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Cleary University 18/19; Purdue University Northwest 16/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Cleary College - Open admission; Purdue Northwest - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Cleary College Jul 15, 2027; Purdue Northwest Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Purdue Northwest students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Cleary College (3.17).
• Purdue Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than Cleary College (67.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 28.7% at Cleary College vs. 18.3% at Purdue Northwest.

Cleary College vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Cleary College 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.

• Cleary University's six-year graduation rate is 59%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Purdue Northwest.
• Graduates from Cleary University have median earnings of about $54,900 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.