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Overview |
Purdue North Central | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 83% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $205 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | - | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 0% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 71.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.6% higher at UC Merced than Purdue University North Central Campus ($41,636.00 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 UC Merced ($7,832 vs. $13,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 162.1% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($7,380 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Merced than Purdue University North Central Campus (83% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 260.9% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($25,868 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 82 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (58% vs. 17%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $4,937 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($19,899 vs. $24,836)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($205 vs. $256)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/