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IU Valpo University of Southern Indiana DePauw Purdue Butler Hanover College Xavier IUPUI Drake Rose-Hulman Belmont| University of Evansville | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UE | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
UE | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UE | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
UE | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
UE | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UE | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 2,017 students)
UE vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Purdue Northwest?
- University of Evansville is 443.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.2% higher at UE than Purdue University Northwest ($40,100.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than UE ($9,162 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 68.5% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($8,215 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 381.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($34,067 vs. $7,070)
UE vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or UE .
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
UE vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE or Purdue Northwest? 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 Northwest and UE.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/