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IPFW CofC IU Northwest Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC Purdue North Central WCU Purdue Wofford College Wingate University Clemson| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #655 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 97% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 980/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Winthrop University | ||
| 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 Winthrop University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 4,712 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 126.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.3% higher at Winthrop University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($29,636.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Winthrop University ($10,908 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 38.7% lower than costs at Winthrop University ($7,560 vs. $10,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (97% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 127.3% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($12,961 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 84 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (58% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $3,000 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $6,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Winthrop University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/