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WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University Campbellsville University University of Pikeville BGSU Midway University| Eastern Kentucky University | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 75% |
Admission |
Eastern | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | N/A |
Diversity |
Eastern | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 8,911 students)
Eastern vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Purdue Northwest?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 29.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Eastern than Purdue University Northwest ($19,922.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Eastern ($9,162 vs. $10,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 26.1% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,215 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Purdue University Northwest (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 49.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($10,583 vs. $7,070)
Eastern vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Eastern .
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Purdue Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/