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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Eastern | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 98% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 940/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $245 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | - | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 9% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Eastern than Purdue University North Central Campus ($19,922.00 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 Eastern ($7,832 vs. $10,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 40.4% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($7,380 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Purdue University North Central Campus (98% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 47.6% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($10,583 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 85 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (38% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $4,000 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($23,695 vs. $24,836)
- Eastern graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($245 vs. $256)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/