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IU William & Mary UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech Illinois JMU Rose-Hulman Michigan Wisconsin UT Austin University of Richmond Ohio State| University of Virginia Main Campus | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UVA | Purdue | ||
| Location | Charlottesville, VA | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,082 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #59 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | virginia.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVA | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,980 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,890 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,469 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,818 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 48% |
Admission |
UVA | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,926 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 9,503 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1540 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
UVA | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVA | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
UVA | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
UVA | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UVA | 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 UVA based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 26,082 students)
UVA vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVA or Purdue?
- University of Virginia Main Campus is 74.7% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($16,980.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at UVA than Purdue University Main Campus ($51,870.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than UVA ($12,576 vs. $19,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 28.5% lower than costs at University of Virginia Main Campus ($10,030 vs. $12,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University Main Campus than University of Virginia Main Campus (48% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students is 199.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($26,818 vs. $8,950)
UVA vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UVA or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or UVA .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 133 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming UVA students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than UVA (18.7%)
UVA vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVA 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 UVA.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (94% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $16,000 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $61,200)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- UVA graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/