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IU Clemson Florida UofSC Virginia Tech Illinois Mercer Rose-Hulman Florida State Wisconsin UT Austin Ohio State| University of Georgia | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia | Purdue | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 48% |
Admission |
Georgia | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $222 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Georgia based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 40,607 students)
Georgia vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Purdue?
- University of Georgia is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Georgia than Purdue University Main Campus ($28,830.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Georgia ($12,576 vs. $17,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 8.7% lower than costs at University of Georgia ($10,030 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than Purdue University Main Campus (91% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 29.2% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($11,559 vs. $8,950)
Georgia vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 21 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming Georgia students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $4,800 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $56,400)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $2,354 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($19,146 vs. $21,500)
- Georgia graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($197 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/