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IPFW IU Northwest Purdue North Central Purdue BSU Benedictine University IU South Bend IU Manchester University University of Minnesota-Rochester UC Merced| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Iowa Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Mount Pleasant, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 871 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | iwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $26,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 92% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 830/1010 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 24% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 60% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 871 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Iowa Wesleyan College?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 397.3% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.6% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($33,550.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Iowa Wesleyan College ($10,908 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 50% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($7,560 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa Wesleyan College than Purdue University Calumet Campus (92% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 367.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($26,670 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or Iowa Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa Wesleyan College or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Calumet Campus (960) is 11 points higher than at Iowa Wesleyan College (949)
- Accepted freshman Purdue Calumet students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or Iowa Wesleyan College? 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 Iowa Wesleyan College and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Purdue Calumet is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (28% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $5,600 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,900)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $4,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($20,908 vs. $25,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/