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IU Virginia Tech Illinois CU Boulder Rose-Hulman Wisconsin UT Austin Ohio State UCSD Iowa NC State ISU| University of Utah | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Utah | Purdue | ||
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 34,734 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utah.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utah | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,175 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,697 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,437 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,399 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 48% |
Admission |
Utah | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,072 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 18,781 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Utah | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utah | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
Utah | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Utah | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Utah | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 34,734 students)
Utah vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utah or Purdue?
- Purdue University Main Campus is 18.9% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($9,718.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Utah than Purdue University Main Campus ($28,697.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Purdue ($12,399 vs. $12,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 14% lower than costs at University of Utah ($10,030 vs. $11,437)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than Purdue University Main Campus (99% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 8.3% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($9,696 vs. $8,950)
Utah vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utah or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Utah .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 101 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Purdue (52.7%)
Utah vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utah or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Utah.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than University of Utah (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $100 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $61,200)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- Utah graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/