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IU Tennessee Ole Miss Virginia Tech Illinois Auburn LSU Rose-Hulman Wisconsin UT Austin Ohio State UCSD| The University of Alabama | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama | Purdue | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 52,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $11,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $12,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $11,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 39% |
Admission |
Alabama | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 73,083 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 36,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1190/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Alabama based on total student enrollment (52,905 students vs. 39,622 students)
Alabama vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Purdue?
- The University of Alabama is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Alabama than Purdue University Main Campus ($32,400.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Alabama ($12,421 vs. $21,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 27.4% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($11,650 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than Purdue University Main Campus (72% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 47.3% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($16,394 vs. $11,126)
Alabama vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 50 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Alabama (27)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Purdue (50.3%)
Alabama vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than The University of Alabama (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $11,300 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $49,900)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,750)
- Purdue graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/