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BSU OBU Purdue Calumet Notre Dame College University of Central Arkansas Indiana Tech Northern Illinois SIUE Purdue UALR Wright State University-Lake Campus Indiana State| Henderson State University | Purdue University North Central Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Henderson State University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,519 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #976 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsu.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Henderson State University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,880 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,088 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,558 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,656 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,580 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 51% |
Admission |
Henderson State University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,345 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,657 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 903/1073 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Henderson State University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Henderson State University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $256 |
Diversity |
Henderson State University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Henderson State University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | - | ||
Campus |
Henderson State University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Henderson State University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 2,519 students)
Henderson State University vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Henderson State University or Purdue North Central?
- Purdue University North Central Campus is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Henderson State University for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.9% higher at Purdue North Central than Henderson State University ($16,164.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Henderson State University ($7,832 vs. $17,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 29.5% lower than costs at Henderson State University ($7,380 vs. $9,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Henderson State University than Purdue University North Central Campus (90% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Henderson State University students is 33.6% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($9,580 vs. $7,168)
Henderson State University vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Henderson State University or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or Henderson State University .
- The average SAT score at Henderson State University (988) is 45 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Henderson State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Henderson State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Henderson State University has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Henderson State University vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Henderson State University or Purdue North Central? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Purdue North Central and Henderson State University.
- The graduation rate at Henderson State University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (31% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $3,500 more per year than Henderson State University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,400)
- Henderson State University students graduate with a $5,336 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,836)
- Henderson State University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($201 vs. $256)
- More Henderson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/