| Purdue vs. Tennessee |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#68 in National Universities #127 in World University Rankings #2 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #176 in National Universities #11 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents $28,794 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,484 Tennessee Residents $31,974 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents $28,794 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,620 Tennessee Residents $32,108 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,819 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,518 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,330 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,240 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter52.70% | Acceptance Rate | Easier68.41% |
| Lower26.14% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable27.58% |
| High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger51,528 | Total Enrollment | Smaller33,805 |
| Larger38,593 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller27,039 |
| Larger12,935 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,766 |
| Larger4,437 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,236 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower72% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,056) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,535) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,398) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 2,405 | Number of faculties | 1,902 |
| Higher$121,387 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$108,731 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.