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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 73% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $214 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 5% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than Purdue Calumet based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 9,194 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University is 1% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($6,816.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Central Washington University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($23,881.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Central Washington University ($10,908 vs. $15,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 80.5% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($7,560 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Washington University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (73% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is 63% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($9,294 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or Central Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central Washington University or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Central Washington University (978) is 18 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Purdue Calumet students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or Central Washington University? 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 Central Washington University and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (56% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,500)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $171 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($20,737 vs. $20,908)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($214 vs. $216)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/