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Overview |
Georgetown College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown College | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | 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
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or Purdue Northwest?
- Georgetown College is 450.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.7% higher at Georgetown College than Purdue University Northwest ($40,610.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Georgetown College ($9,162 vs. $15,152)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 36.5% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($8,215 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 470.1% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($40,308 vs. $7,070)
Georgetown College vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Georgetown College .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Purdue Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/