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IPFW URI IU Northwest SHU Roger Williams University Purdue North Central Bryant University Purdue Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence BSU Bridgewater State| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | RIC | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 92% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 20.1% | ||
| 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 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 860/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $219 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 17% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 5,767 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at RIC than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($25,014.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than RIC ($10,908 vs. $11,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 81.5% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($7,560 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Purdue University Calumet Campus (92% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 22.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($6,998 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Calumet Campus (960) is 47 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Accepted freshman Purdue Calumet students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or RIC? 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 RIC and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $500 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,000)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $292 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($20,908 vs. $21,200)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($216 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/