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VSU ABAC Savannah State University GS Columbus State Clayton State University Georgia College Georgia State AUM DSC KSU| Georgia Southwestern State University | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | N/A |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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 Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 81.4% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($7,373.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Purdue University Northwest ($14,786.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Georgia Southwestern ($9,162 vs. $12,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 9.3% lower than costs at Georgia Southwestern State University ($8,215 vs. $8,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 34% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($9,472 vs. $7,070)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Georgia Southwestern .
- Accepted freshman Purdue Northwest students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/