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Overview |
Judson University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 58% |
Admission |
Judson University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Judson University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $216 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Judson University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | - | ||
Campus |
Judson University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Purdue Calumet?
- Judson University is 342.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.7% higher at Judson University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($29,850.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Judson University ($10,908 vs. $19,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 49.7% lower than costs at Judson University ($7,560 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Judson University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (93% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 270.4% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($21,123 vs. $5,703)
Judson University vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 126 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Purdue Calumet students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Purdue Calumet has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University or Purdue Calumet? 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 Calumet and Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (49% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $2,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Judson University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $23,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Judson University graduates. ($216 vs. $237)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/