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Overview |
Purdue North Central | UNK | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 6,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $12,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $11,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $16,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $8,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 86% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 6,222 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $219 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 9% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 6,017 students)
Purdue North Central vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or UNK?
- Purdue University North Central Campus is 4.6% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $6,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Purdue North Central than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($16,164.00 vs. $12,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than UNK ($7,832 vs. $16,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 61.7% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($7,380 vs. $11,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Purdue University North Central Campus (86% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is 22.5% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($8,779 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 106 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming UNK students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman UNK students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or UNK? 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 UNK and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (61% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $1,500 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,900)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $3,586 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($21,250 vs. $24,836)
- UNK graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($219 vs. $256)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/