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Overview |
Judson University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 51% |
Admission |
Judson University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Judson University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $256 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Judson University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
Judson University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Purdue North Central?
- Judson University is 342.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.7% higher at Judson University than Purdue University North Central Campus ($29,850.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Judson University ($7,832 vs. $19,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 53.4% lower than costs at Judson University ($7,380 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Judson University than Purdue University North Central Campus (93% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 194.7% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($21,123 vs. $7,168)
Judson University vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 143 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Purdue North Central students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Judson University has a higher acceptance rate (58.2%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Judson University vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University or Purdue North Central? 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 North Central and Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (49% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,900)
- Judson University students graduate with a $1,836 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,836)
- Judson University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($237 vs. $256)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/