CULVER vs. Purdue Northwest

Comparable Facts

Compare Culver Stockton College in Canton, MO 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 CULVER based on total student enrollment (9,051 students vs. 1,028 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Culver Stockton College is located in Canton, MO (Remote Rural setting); Purdue University Northwest is in Hammond, Indiana (Large Suburban setting).
• Culver Stockton College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Purdue University Northwest is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Culver Stockton College 15:1; Purdue University Northwest 17:1.

CULVER vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, CULVER 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 CULVER ($7,916 vs. $21,996).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 14.4% lower than at Culver Stockton College ($8,907 vs. $10,400).
• Culver Stockton College is 255.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than Purdue Northwest (about $22,200 more per year; $30,875.00 vs. $8,675.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 91.8% higher at CULVER than at Purdue University Northwest (about $14,781 more per year; $30,875.00 vs. $16,094.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Culver Stockton College than at Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 89%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Culver Stockton College students is 216.4% larger than aid received by Purdue University Northwest students ($22,125 vs. $6,992).

CULVER vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, CULVER 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 CULVER.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Culver Stockton College (1030) is 10 points higher than at Purdue Northwest (1020).
• Incoming CULVER students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 20 at Purdue Northwest).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Culver Stockton College 970/1080; Purdue University Northwest 890/1140.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Culver Stockton College 19/25; Purdue University Northwest 16/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: CULVER - Test optional; Purdue Northwest - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: CULVER Aug 15, 2027; Purdue Northwest Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman CULVER students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19).
• CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Purdue Northwest (72.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10.3% at CULVER vs. 18.3% at Purdue Northwest.

CULVER vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for CULVER 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.

• Culver Stockton College's six-year graduation rate is 41%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Purdue Northwest.
• Graduates from Culver Stockton College have median earnings of about $40,600 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.