Indiana University-Northwest vs Purdue University Northwest
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Indiana University-NorthwestGary, INCatholic life on campusPurdue University NorthwestHammond, INCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Purdue University Northwest has the higher graduation rate: 43% against 37% at Indiana University-Northwest.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Purdue University Northwest: $48,318, against $43,361 at Indiana University-Northwest.
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Gary, IN
Hammond, IN
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
3,045
8,679
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
73%
72%
Average SAT
1055
1024
ACT middle 50%
18–26
16–24
Graduation rate
37%
43%
First-year retention
71%
66%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$5,130
$6,079
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$1,419
$1,432
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$331
$2,428
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$5,159
$7,026
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$10,047
$12,452
Net price, over $110,000 income
$13,042
$13,645
Median debt
$21,710
$21,229
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$43,361
$48,318
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.