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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 96% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 810/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $320 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 29% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 7,553 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or North Carolina Central University?
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is 81% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at North Carolina Central University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($16,764.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than North Carolina Central University ($10,908 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 56.9% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($7,560 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (96% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 183.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($16,168 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Calumet Campus (960) is 81 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at North Carolina Central University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $7,300 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $35,200)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $10,092 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $31,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($216 vs. $320)
- More Purdue Calumet graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/