Purdue vs University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Purdue UniversityWest 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.University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus lists Mass every weekday.
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus has the higher graduation rate: 85% against 83% at Purdue.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at University of Washington-Seattle Campus: $78,466, against $72,424 at Purdue.
- Median debt is lower at University of Washington-Seattle Campus: $14,615, against $19,500 at Purdue.
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
ACompass Score: 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.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
4 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
West Lafayette, IN
Seattle, WA
Setting
City
City
Students
52,905
55,620
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: 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.
AAcademic Excellence: 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.
Admission rate
50%
39%
Average SAT
1364
ACT middle 50%
27–34
Graduation rate
83%
85%
First-year retention
93%
95%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$14,600
$14,091
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$5,098
$6,384
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$6,241
$7,039
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$9,438
$8,110
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$18,177
$14,328
Net price, over $110,000 income
$22,742
$30,019
Median debt
$19,500
$14,615
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$72,424
$78,466
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.