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Overview |
Baruch | Purdue | ||
| Location | New York, NY | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,698 | 52,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #193 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,684 | $11,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,989 | $12,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,867 | $11,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 39% |
Admission |
Baruch | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,867 | 73,083 | ||
| Admitted | 12,554 | 36,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 1190/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Baruch | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $222 |
Diversity |
Baruch | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Baruch | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Baruch based on total student enrollment (52,905 students vs. 19,698 students)
Baruch vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or Purdue?
- Purdue University Main Campus is 40.2% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($9,718.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at Purdue than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($28,520.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Purdue ($3,989 vs. $12,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 60.4% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($11,650 vs. $18,684)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Purdue University Main Campus (85% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University Main Campus students is 12.8% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($11,126 vs. $9,867)
Baruch vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Baruch .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 1 points higher than at Baruch (1230)
- Accepted freshman Baruch students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Baruch has a higher acceptance rate (50.5%) than Purdue (50.3%)
Baruch vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch or Purdue? 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 and Baruch.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $600 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $61,200)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $10,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($10,800 vs. $21,500)
- Baruch graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($111 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/