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Overview |
UM-Flint | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,130 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,390 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,650 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,456 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,344 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,448 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,870 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 6,105 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/29 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 22, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (8,679 students vs. 6,130 students)
UM-Flint vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Purdue Northwest?
- University of Michigan Flint is 76.3% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($13,390.00 vs. $7,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.2% higher at UM-Flint than Purdue University Northwest ($30,650.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than UM-Flint ($9,637 vs. $12,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 47.9% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($9,097 vs. $13,456)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Purdue University Northwest (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 78.3% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($11,448 vs. $6,420)
UM-Flint vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or UM-Flint .
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Purdue Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than UM-Flint (68.8%)
UM-Flint vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/