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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | UWM | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 78% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | - | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 12% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Purdue Calumet based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 9,194 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at UWM than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($19,956.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than UWM ($10,908 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 44.1% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($7,560 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Purdue University Calumet Campus (78% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students is 4.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($5,963 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 90 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Purdue Calumet students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or UWM? 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 UWM and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at UWM is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (40% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $3,600 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $4,050 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($20,908 vs. $24,958)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/