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Overview |
Goshen College | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
Goshen College | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goshen College | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $216 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Goshen College | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | - | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 768 students)
Goshen College vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or Purdue Calumet?
- Goshen College is 443.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($36,660.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.8% higher at Goshen College than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($36,660.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Goshen College ($10,908 vs. $19,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 46.8% lower than costs at Goshen College ($7,560 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 403.2% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($28,700 vs. $5,703)
Goshen College vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Goshen College (1059) is 99 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Goshen College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Goshen College vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen College or Purdue Calumet? 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 Calumet and Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (73% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $2,100 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $807 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($20,101 vs. $20,908)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($207 vs. $216)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/