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Overview |
John Jay | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,921 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Jay | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,001 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,043 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
John Jay | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,807 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 9,527 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.7% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1160 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 |
John Jay | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Jay | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | N/A |
Diversity |
John Jay | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
John Jay | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
John Jay | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (13,921 students vs. 8,911 students)
John Jay vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Jay or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 6.4% more expensive to attend than John Jay for in-state tuition ($7,373.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at John Jay than Purdue University Northwest ($14,880.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice than Purdue Northwest ($5,001 vs. $9,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 118.1% lower than costs at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice ($8,215 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice students is 27.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($9,043 vs. $7,070)
John Jay vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Jay or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or John Jay .
- Accepted freshman John Jay students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Purdue Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than John Jay (50.7%)
John Jay vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Jay 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 John Jay.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/