Ball State University vs Purdue University Northwest

Ball State University

Public research university in Indiana with strong business and professional programs, accepting 72% of applicants.

Regional public university in Hammond, Indiana, emphasizing health professions with accessible admissions and low tuition.

Comparison chart between Ball State University and Purdue University Northwest raw data
Metric	Ball State University	Purdue University Northwest
Acceptance Rate	71.6%	70.6%
ACT Composite 75th Percentile	30	25
Annual In-State Tuition	$8,948	$7,536
Annual Out-of-State Tuition	$27,496	$14,683
Endowment (End of Year)	$970,999,029	$227,446,412
Room and Board	$12,334	$6,423
SAT Math 75th Percentile	620	570
SAT Reading 75th Percentile	630	570
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)	$21,282	$13,959
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)	$39,830	$21,106
Total Student Enrollment	20,440	8,679