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Overview |
UChicago | Purdue | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 48% |
Admission |
UChicago | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
UChicago | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $222 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
UChicago | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than UChicago based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 18,339 students)
UChicago vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Purdue?
- University of Chicago is 529.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.5% higher at UChicago than Purdue University Main Campus ($61,179.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than UChicago ($12,576 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 83.4% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($10,030 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Chicago than Purdue University Main Campus (52% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 441% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($48,422 vs. $8,950)
UChicago vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 275 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $37,300 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $61,200)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,500)
- UChicago graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($149 vs. $222)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/