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WSC UNOMAHA Nebraska KU Fort Hays State University Angelo State Chadron State College| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNK | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,017 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,450 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,418 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,936 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,249 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,779 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 85% |
Admission |
UNK | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 6,222 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNK | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | N/A |
Diversity |
UNK | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UNK | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UNK | 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 UNK based on total student enrollment (8,679 students vs. 6,017 students)
UNK vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 17.7% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($7,594.00 vs. $6,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Purdue Northwest than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($14,795.00 vs. $12,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than UNK ($9,637 vs. $16,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 31.2% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,097 vs. $11,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Purdue University Northwest (86% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is 36.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($8,779 vs. $6,420)
UNK vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or UNK .
- Accepted freshman UNK students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
UNK vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK 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 UNK.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/