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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Lane College WKU BGSU| Kentucky State University | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,689 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,088 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,134 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,186 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,672 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,850 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
KY State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,001 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 1,852 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
KY State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | N/A |
Diversity |
KY State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 14% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than KY State based on total student enrollment (8,679 students vs. 1,689 students)
KY State vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Purdue Northwest?
- Kentucky State University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,088.00 vs. $7,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Purdue Northwest than Kentucky State University ($14,795.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than KY State ($9,637 vs. $9,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 11.1% lower than costs at Purdue University Northwest ($8,186 vs. $9,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Purdue University Northwest (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 53.4% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($9,850 vs. $6,420)
KY State vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or KY State .
- Accepted freshman Purdue Northwest students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
KY State vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY 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 KY State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/