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Overview |
Purdue North Central | AIU Online | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 14,333 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | AIU Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $11,762 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $11,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $6,917 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $13,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $6,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 78% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | AIU Online | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | |||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | AIU Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 40:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $341 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | AIU Online | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | - | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 98% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | AIU Online | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American InterContinental University Online is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (14,333 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or AIU Online?
- American InterContinental University Online is 74.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($11,762.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at Purdue North Central than American InterContinental University Online ($16,164.00 vs. $11,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than AIU Online ($7,832 vs. $13,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Online are 6.7% lower than costs at Purdue University North Central Campus ($6,917 vs. $7,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at American InterContinental University Online than Purdue University North Central Campus (78% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University North Central Campus students is 14.1% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Online ($7,168 vs. $6,284)
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or Purdue North Central .
Purdue North Central vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or AIU Online? 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 AIU Online and Purdue North Central.
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Online earn on average $5,500 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $8,145 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Online graduates. ($24,836 vs. $32,981)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($256 vs. $341)
- More Purdue North Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/