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Overview |
Purdue North Central | UWM | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 78% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $258 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | - | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 12% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | UWM | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at UWM than Purdue University North Central Campus ($19,956.00 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 UWM ($7,832 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 47.6% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($7,380 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Purdue University North Central Campus (78% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University North Central Campus students is 20.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($7,168 vs. $5,963)
Purdue North Central vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 107 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming UWM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Purdue North Central students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or UWM? 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 UWM and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at UWM is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (40% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $4,200 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $122 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($24,836 vs. $24,958)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/