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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 0% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 54% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 13% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | California University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than California University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 6,509 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. California University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or California University of Pennsylvania?
- California University of Pennsylvania is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Purdue Calumet than California University of Pennsylvania ($16,164.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 37.8% lower than costs at California University of Pennsylvania ($7,560 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University Calumet Campus than California University of Pennsylvania (58% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University Calumet Campus students is ?% larger than aid received California University of Pennsylvania ($5,703 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or California University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California University of Pennsylvania or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Calumet Campus (960) is 38 points higher than at California University of Pennsylvania (922)
- Accepted freshman California University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
Purdue Calumet vs. California University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or California University of Pennsylvania? 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 California University of Pennsylvania and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at California University of Pennsylvania is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (53% vs. 28%)
- Graduates of Purdue University Calumet Campus and California University of Pennsylvania have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($42,500 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $4,092 lower median federal student loan debt than California University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,908 vs. $25,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than California University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More California University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/