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IU NC State UVA UNC Charlotte Duke Virginia Tech Michigan Illinois UNCW Rose-Hulman Wisconsin UT Austin| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNC Chapel Hill | Purdue | ||
| Location | Chapel Hill, NC | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,705 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #64 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unc.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Chapel Hill | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,019 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,580 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,254 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,614 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,066 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 48% |
Admission |
UNC Chapel Hill | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,341 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 9,639 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNC Chapel Hill | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Chapel Hill | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,100 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,479 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $222 |
Diversity |
UNC Chapel Hill | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UNC Chapel Hill | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UNC Chapel Hill | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than UNC Chapel Hill based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 31,705 students)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Chapel Hill or Purdue?
- Purdue University Main Campus is 38.5% more expensive to attend than UNC Chapel Hill for in-state tuition ($9,718.00 vs. $7,019.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at UNC Chapel Hill than Purdue University Main Campus ($35,580.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill than Purdue ($10,614 vs. $12,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 22.2% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($10,030 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University Main Campus than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (48% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students is 101.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($18,066 vs. $8,950)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Chapel Hill or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or UNC Chapel Hill .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1343) is 112 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming UNC Chapel Hill students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman UNC Chapel Hill students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than UNC Chapel Hill (17.1%)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill.
- The graduation rate at UNC Chapel Hill is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (89% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn on average $4,900 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($66,100 vs. $61,200)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students graduate with a $5,021 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($16,479 vs. $21,500)
- UNC Chapel Hill graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($170 vs. $222)
- More UNC Chapel Hill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/