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Overview |
Vincennes University | Purdue | ||
| Location | Vincennes, IN | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,773 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #101 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vinu.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vincennes University | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,116 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,201 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,232 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,637 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,186 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 48% |
Admission |
Vincennes University | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.98 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1470 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Vincennes University | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vincennes University | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,884 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $222 |
Diversity |
Vincennes University | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Vincennes University | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Vincennes University | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Vincennes University based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 16,773 students)
Vincennes University vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vincennes University or Purdue?
- Purdue University Main Campus is 58.9% more expensive to attend than Vincennes University for in-state tuition ($9,718.00 vs. $6,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.6% higher at Purdue than Vincennes University ($28,520.00 vs. $15,201.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vincennes University than Purdue ($9,637 vs. $12,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 12% lower than costs at Vincennes University ($10,030 vs. $11,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vincennes University than Purdue University Main Campus (88% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vincennes University students is 25% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($11,186 vs. $8,950)
Which college is harder to get into, Vincennes University or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Vincennes University .
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Vincennes University (2.98)
Vincennes University vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vincennes University 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 Vincennes University.
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $26,400 more per year than Vincennes University graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $34,800)
- Vincennes University students graduate with a $7,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($13,884 vs. $21,500)
- Vincennes University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($143 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vincennes University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/