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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 76% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | - | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 16% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Purdue Calumet based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 9,194 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is 3.5% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Purdue Calumet than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($16,164.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ($10,908 vs. $13,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 4.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($7,560 vs. $7,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Purdue University Calumet Campus (76% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University Calumet Campus students is 36.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($5,703 vs. $4,187)
Purdue Calumet vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 90 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (54% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $2,100 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $4,063 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($20,908 vs. $24,971)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/