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Indiana State IU Southeast Notre Dame College IU IU Kokomo Purdue North Central Purdue Calumet IPFW Goshen College Bethel College-Mishawaka St. Mary's College| Indiana University South Bend | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 75% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU South Bend | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | N/A |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 1.4% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($7,373.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at IU South Bend than Purdue University Northwest ($20,634.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Purdue Northwest ($8,785 vs. $9,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 11.9% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($8,215 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than Purdue University Northwest (95% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University South Bend students is 10.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($7,821 vs. $7,070)
IU South Bend vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or IU South Bend .
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
IU South Bend vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/