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Overview |
Cleveland State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 75% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | 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
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 8,911 students)
Cleveland State vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Purdue Northwest?
- Cleveland State University is 64.7% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Cleveland State than Purdue University Northwest ($17,359.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Cleveland State ($9,162 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 72.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($8,215 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Purdue University Northwest (91% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 33.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($9,436 vs. $7,070)
Cleveland State vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
Cleveland State vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/