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CAU NCAT Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman Tennessee State University Florida Spelman FAU FIU| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 85% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | N/A |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 8,679 students)
Florida A&M vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 140.9% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($7,594.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Purdue Northwest than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($14,795.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Florida A&M ($9,637 vs. $15,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 28% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($9,097 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University Northwest than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (85% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 35.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($8,704 vs. $6,420)
Florida A&M vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Florida A&M .
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Purdue Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/