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Overview |
Purdue North Central | AQ | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1000/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $268 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | - | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 13% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 1,265 students)
Purdue North Central vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 440.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.7% higher at AQ than Purdue University North Central Campus ($36,480.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than AQ ($7,832 vs. $18,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 43.3% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($7,380 vs. $10,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 319.2% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($30,049 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 147 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming AQ students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or AQ? 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 AQ and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (52% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $1,900 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,000)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $1,164 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($24,836 vs. $26,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/