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IPFW WSU IU Northwest Saginaw Valley State University UM-Dearborn Michigan Purdue North Central Michigan State WMU CMU Purdue BSU| Purdue University Calumet Campus | University of Michigan Flint | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 6,130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $13,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $30,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $13,456 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $12,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $11,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 95% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 8,870 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 6,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 950/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | - | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 2% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | UM-Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 6,130 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or UM-Flint?
- University of Michigan Flint is 98.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($13,390.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.6% higher at UM-Flint than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($30,650.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than UM-Flint ($10,908 vs. $12,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 78% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($7,560 vs. $13,456)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Purdue University Calumet Campus (95% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 100.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($11,448 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Flint (992) is 32 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- UM-Flint has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at UM-Flint is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (37% vs. 28%)
- Graduates of Purdue University Calumet Campus and UM-Flint have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($42,500 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $6,092 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($20,908 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More UM-Flint graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/