| Purdue University Global vs. PU |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #62 in National Universities #60 in World University Rankings #2 in Indiana Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,101 Indiana Residents $14,412 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,992 Indiana Residents $28,794 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,211 Indiana Residents $11,241 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,992 Indiana Residents $28,794 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,277 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,024 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,350 SAT 31 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 49.87% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.20% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller45,588 | Total Enrollment | Larger58,658 |
| Smaller31,224 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger44,819 |
| Larger14,364 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller13,839 |
| Larger45,429 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,902 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower57% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,056) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,398) | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 2,209 | Number of faculty | 2,464 |
| Lower$58,625 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$130,529 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.