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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Western Michigan University | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 75% |
Admission |
WMU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
WMU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | N/A |
Diversity |
WMU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WMU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 13% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 8,911 students)
WMU vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Purdue Northwest?
- Western Michigan University is 97% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at WMU than Purdue University Northwest ($18,154.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than WMU ($9,162 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 35.1% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($8,215 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Purdue University Northwest (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University Northwest students is 3.8% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($7,070 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or WMU .
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
WMU vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/