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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Coe College | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 1,264 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | coe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Coe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $50,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $50,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $21,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $43,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Coe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | Coe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Coe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $28,105 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $290 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Coe College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % 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 | Coe College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 56% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Coe College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 1,264 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Coe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Coe College?
- Coe College is 645.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.3% higher at Coe College than Purdue University North Central Campus ($50,314.00 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 Coe College ($7,832 vs. $21,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 48% lower than costs at Coe College ($7,380 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 501.9% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($43,143 vs. $7,168)
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Coe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coe College or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 183 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
Purdue North Central vs. Coe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or Coe College? 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 Coe College and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (69% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $41,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($24,836 vs. $28,105)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($256 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/