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IPFW IU Northwest Purdue North Central Purdue University of North Dakota BSU NDSU Benedictine University IU South Bend Minnesota State University-Mankato IU Manchester University| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Minot State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | MSU | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 91% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 992/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $193 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 21% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 2,777 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or MSU?
- Minot State University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($7,168.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.5% higher at Purdue Calumet than Minot State University ($16,164.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than MSU ($10,908 vs. $12,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 5.3% lower than costs at Purdue University Calumet Campus ($7,180 vs. $7,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minot State University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (91% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University Calumet Campus students is 2.9% larger than aid received Minot State University ($5,703 vs. $5,542)
Purdue Calumet vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 39 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or MSU? 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 MSU and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (34% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,500)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $2,183 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($18,725 vs. $20,908)
- MSU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($193 vs. $216)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/