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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 75% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | N/A |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 8,658 students)
Indiana State vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Purdue Northwest?
- Indiana State University is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at Indiana State than Purdue University Northwest ($20,880.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Indiana State ($9,162 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 38.2% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($8,215 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Purdue University Northwest (96% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 52.8% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($10,802 vs. $7,070)
Indiana State vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
Indiana State vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/