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IPFW IU Northwest Purdue North Central Purdue BSU Benedictine University IU South Bend IU Manchester University Cottey College University of Minnesota-Rochester UC Merced| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Stephens College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 99% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 41% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Stephens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 590 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Stephens College?
- Stephens College is 264.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Stephens College than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($24,586.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Stephens College ($10,908 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 52% lower than costs at Stephens College ($7,560 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than Purdue University Calumet Campus (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 172.1% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($15,518 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 76 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Stephens College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (64.2%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or Stephens College? 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 Stephens College and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (55% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $5,100 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,400)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $6,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($20,908 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College 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/