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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Geneva College | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Beaver Falls, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 1,232 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | geneva.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Geneva College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $29,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $29,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $10,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $20,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $20,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 97% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Geneva College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 1,575 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 1,245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Geneva College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Geneva College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $261 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Geneva College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Geneva College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 33% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Geneva 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 Geneva College based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 1,232 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Geneva College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Geneva College?
- Geneva College is 343.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($29,890.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at Geneva College than Purdue University North Central Campus ($29,890.00 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 Geneva College ($7,832 vs. $20,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 47% lower than costs at Geneva College ($7,380 vs. $10,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Geneva College than Purdue University North Central Campus (97% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Geneva College students is 183.3% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($20,305 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Geneva College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Geneva College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Geneva College or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Geneva College (1058) is 115 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Geneva College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Geneva College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Geneva College has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Geneva College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or Geneva 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 Geneva College and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Geneva College is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (68% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Geneva College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $414 lower median federal student loan debt than Geneva College graduates. ($24,836 vs. $25,250)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Geneva College graduates. ($256 vs. $261)
- More Geneva College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/