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IPFW IU Northwest Purdue North Central Purdue BSU West Texas A & M University UIW Texas State Benedictine University IU South Bend IU University of Houston-Downtown| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Texas A&M International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 8,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $3,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $11,127 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 99% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 8,309 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 3,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 36.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 920/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $153 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 0% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Texas A&M International University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 8,536 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Texas A&M International University?
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is 76.7% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Purdue Calumet than Texas A&M International University ($16,164.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than Purdue Calumet ($3,833 vs. $10,908)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 27.6% lower than costs at Texas A&M International University ($7,560 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 95.1% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($11,127 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Calumet Campus (960) is 55 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Purdue Calumet has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than Texas A&M International University (46%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or Texas A&M International 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 Texas A&M International University and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M International University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M International University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,500)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $6,102 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($14,806 vs. $20,908)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($153 vs. $216)
- More Texas A&M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/