| PU vs. Purdue Northwest |
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|---|---|---|
#62 in National Universities #60 in World University Rankings #2 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #103 in Federal Region V Universities #21 in Indiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,992 Indiana Residents $28,794 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,357 Indiana Residents $15,504 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,992 Indiana Residents $28,794 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,638 Indiana Residents $11,960 Out-of-State |
| More$10,024 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,987 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,350 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,020 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter49.87% | Acceptance Rate | Easier72.36% |
| Favorable29.20% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.27% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger58,658 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,051 |
| Larger44,819 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,201 |
| Larger13,839 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller850 |
| Larger4,902 | Online Student Population | Smaller663 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,056) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 744) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,398) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 2,464 | Number of faculty | 405 |
| Higher$130,529 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$88,540 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.