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Overview |
Purdue North Central | UWO | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 87% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 22.6% | ||
| 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 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $245 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | - | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 8% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or UWO?
- Purdue University North Central Campus is 5% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Purdue North Central than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($16,164.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than UWO ($7,832 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 20.5% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($7,380 vs. $8,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Purdue University North Central Campus (87% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University North Central Campus students is 61.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($7,168 vs. $4,450)
Purdue North Central vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 87 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming UWO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or UWO? 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 UWO and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (50% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $2,200 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,900)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $1,088 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($23,748 vs. $24,836)
- UWO graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($245 vs. $256)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/