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IU Virginia Tech Illinois Miami Rose-Hulman Wisconsin UT Austin Ohio State UCSD Iowa NC State ISU| University of Cincinnati Main Campus | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC | Purdue | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 48% |
Admission |
UC | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
UC | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UC | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UC | 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 UC based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 41,155 students)
UC vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Purdue?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Purdue than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($28,520.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than UC ($12,576 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 28.1% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,030 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Purdue University Main Campus (64% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University Main Campus students is 2.5% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($8,950 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or UC .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 66 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Purdue (52.7%)
UC vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $15,600 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $45,600)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Purdue graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/