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Overview |
Purdue North Central | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 88% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $211 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 12% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or West Texas A & M University?
- Purdue University North Central Campus is 5.9% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at Purdue North Central than West Texas A & M University ($16,164.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than West Texas A & M University ($7,832 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 33.6% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($7,380 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Purdue University North Central Campus (88% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Texas A & M University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($7,500 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 28 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (42% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,900)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $4,336 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,836)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($211 vs. $256)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/