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Overview |
Goshen College | Purdue | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #101 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Goshen College | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goshen College | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $222 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Goshen College | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 768 students)
Goshen College vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or Purdue?
- Goshen College is 277.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($36,660.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Goshen College than Purdue University Main Campus ($36,660.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Goshen College ($12,576 vs. $19,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 10.7% lower than costs at Goshen College ($10,030 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 220.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($28,700 vs. $8,950)
Goshen College vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 172 points higher than at Goshen College (1059)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Goshen College (24)
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Goshen College vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen College or Purdue? 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 and Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $20,800 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $1,399 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($20,101 vs. $21,500)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($207 vs. $222)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/