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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 2,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $37,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $37,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $27,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 98% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 2,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 1,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 1090/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $248 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 50% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Taylor 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 2,221 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Taylor University?
- Taylor University is 451.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130% higher at Taylor University than Purdue University North Central Campus ($37,176.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Taylor University ($7,832 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 49.8% lower than costs at Taylor University ($7,380 vs. $11,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Purdue University North Central Campus (98% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 225.1% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($23,303 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 248 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or Taylor 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 Taylor University and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (80% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $600 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $836 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,836)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($248 vs. $256)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/