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Overview |
Valpo | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Valpo | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Valpo | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Valpo | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (8,679 students vs. 2,846 students)
Valpo vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Purdue Northwest?
- Valparaiso University is 494.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $7,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.1% higher at Valpo than Purdue University Northwest ($45,136.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Valpo ($9,637 vs. $23,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 46.3% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($9,097 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Purdue University Northwest (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 434.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($34,326 vs. $6,420)
Valpo vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
Valpo vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/