WWU vs. Purdue Northwest

Comparable Facts

Compare William Woods University in Fulton, MO with Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, Indiana on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Purdue University Northwest is larger than WWU based on total student enrollment (9,051 students vs. 2,046 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• William Woods University is located in Fulton, MO (Distant Town setting); Purdue University Northwest is in Hammond, Indiana (Large Suburban setting).
• William Woods University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Purdue University Northwest is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: William Woods University 16:1; Purdue University Northwest 17:1.

WWU vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, WWU or Purdue Northwest? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than WWU ($7,916 vs. $27,092).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 31.7% lower than at William Woods University ($8,907 vs. $13,050).
• William Woods University is 249.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than Purdue Northwest (about $21,665 more per year; $30,340.00 vs. $8,675.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 88.5% higher at WWU than at Purdue University Northwest (about $14,246 more per year; $30,340.00 vs. $16,094.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at William Woods University than at Purdue University Northwest (99% vs. 89%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 217.6% larger than aid received by Purdue University Northwest students ($22,204 vs. $6,992).

WWU vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, WWU or Purdue Northwest? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Purdue Northwest and WWU.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresPurdue University Northwest 890/1140.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresPurdue University Northwest 16/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: WWU - Test optional; Purdue Northwest - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: WWU Dec 1, 2026; Purdue Northwest Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman WWU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19).
• Purdue Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (72.4%) than WWU (71%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 23.6% at WWU vs. 18.3% at Purdue Northwest.

WWU vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for WWU and Purdue Northwest? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• William Woods University's six-year graduation rate is 50%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Purdue Northwest.
• Graduates from William Woods University have median earnings of about $38,600 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Purdue Northwest.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.