Purdue University Global vs Western Kentucky
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Purdue University GlobalWest Lafayette, INCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Western Kentucky lists Mass 5 times a week.
- Western Kentucky has the higher graduation rate: 56% against 50% at Purdue University Global.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Western Kentucky has the lower price after aid: $7,087 a year, against $9,806 at Purdue University Global.
- The average price after aid is lower at Purdue University Global: $7,770 a year, against $10,990 at Western Kentucky.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
5 times a week
Confession times
5 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
4 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
West Lafayette, IN
Bowling Green, KY
Setting
City
City
Students
44,421
16,759
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
94%
Average SAT
971
ACT middle 50%
16–21
Graduation rate
50%
56%
First-year retention
57%
78%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
About $8,000
About $11,000
Net price, up to $30,000 income
About $10,000
About $7,000
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
About $2,000
About $7,000
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
About $10,000
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
About $14,000
Net price, over $110,000 income
About $18,000
Median debt
$26,078
$22,095
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$36,596
$43,889
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.