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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $5,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $10,056 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $9,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $10,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $10,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 33% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 1,084 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Harris-Stowe State University?
- Purdue University North Central Campus is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Purdue North Central than Harris Stowe State University ($16,164.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Harris-Stowe State University ($7,832 vs. $10,239)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 31.3% lower than costs at Harris Stowe State University ($7,380 vs. $9,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harris Stowe State University students is 46.6% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($10,507 vs. $7,168)
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Harris-Stowe State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harris-Stowe State University or Purdue North Central .
- Accepted freshman Purdue North Central students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
Purdue North Central vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or Harris-Stowe State 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 Harris-Stowe State University and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Purdue North Central is higher than Harris Stowe State University (17% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $11,800 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $30,100)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $2,189 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($24,836 vs. $27,025)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Purdue North Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/