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IPFW Kentucky University of Toledo IU Northwest Eastern Murray State University WKU Purdue North Central Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | NKU | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 14,961 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $10,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $21,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $11,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 98% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 6,417 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 6,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 916/1133 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $257 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | NKU | ||
| 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Purdue Calumet based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 9,194 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or NKU?
- Northern Kentucky University is 55.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($10,512.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at NKU than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($21,096.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Purdue Calumet ($8,151 vs. $10,908)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 54.2% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($7,560 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 101.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($11,492 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 108 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or NKU? 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 NKU and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (37% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $2,800 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,700)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $4,042 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($20,908 vs. $24,950)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($216 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/