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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 97% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $153 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 0% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Texas A&M International University | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M International University is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Texas A&M International University?
- Purdue University North Central Campus is 76.7% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Purdue North Central than Texas A&M International University ($16,164.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than Purdue North Central ($5,383 vs. $7,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 24.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M International University ($7,380 vs. $9,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than Purdue University North Central Campus (97% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 51.7% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($10,872 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University North Central Campus (943) is 38 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming Purdue North Central students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Purdue North Central has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Texas A&M International University (47.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or Texas A&M International University? 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 Texas A&M International University and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M International University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (42% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M International University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,900)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $10,030 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($14,806 vs. $24,836)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($153 vs. $256)
- More Texas A&M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/