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IU Vanderbilt Virginia Tech Illinois Emory Rose-Hulman Wisconsin UT Austin Ohio State UCSD Iowa Northwestern| Washington University in St Louis | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WUSTL | Purdue | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,012 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #20 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wustl.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
WUSTL | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,420 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,420 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,470 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,432 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,188 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 48% |
Admission |
WUSTL | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,014 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 3,764 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.8% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1570 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
WUSTL | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WUSTL | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,800 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,900 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $222 |
Diversity |
WUSTL | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
WUSTL | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 44% | ||
Campus |
WUSTL | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than WUSTL based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 17,012 students)
WUSTL vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WUSTL or Purdue?
- Washington University in St Louis is 511.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.3% higher at WUSTL than Purdue University Main Campus ($59,420.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than WUSTL ($12,576 vs. $23,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 84.1% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($10,030 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University Main Campus than Washington University in St Louis (48% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 550.1% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($58,188 vs. $8,950)
WUSTL vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WUSTL or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or WUSTL .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 238 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
WUSTL vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WUSTL 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 WUSTL .
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (93% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $21,600 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $61,200)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $1,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($19,900 vs. $21,500)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($205 vs. $222)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/