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Overview |
Purdue North Central | UWSP | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 98% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.27 | ||
| 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 | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $251 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or UWSP?
- Purdue University North Central Campus is 0.7% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Purdue North Central than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($16,164.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than UWSP ($7,832 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($7,380 vs. $8,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Purdue University North Central Campus (98% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University North Central Campus students is 71.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($7,168 vs. $4,169)
Purdue North Central vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 107 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (61% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $200 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $476 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($24,360 vs. $24,836)
- UWSP graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($251 vs. $256)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/