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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 0% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 54% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 13% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 6,509 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Purdue Calumet than PennWest California ($16,164.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 37.8% lower than costs at PennWest California ($7,560 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University Calumet Campus than PennWest California (58% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University Calumet Campus students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($5,703 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Calumet Campus (960) is 38 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
Purdue Calumet vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (53% vs. 28%)
- Graduates of Purdue University Calumet Campus and PennWest California have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($42,500 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $4,092 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($20,908 vs. $25,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/