College comparison

Ball State University vs Purdue University Northwest

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Ball State University Muncie, IN	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN
Acceptance ratePurdue University Northwest is more selective	86%	72%
SAT (25–75)	1080–1260	890–1140
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	13,988	5,671
Avg net price	$14,940	$6,079
Median earnings (10 yr)Ball State University reports higher median earnings	$51,833	$48,318
Graduation rate	62%	43%
Median debt	$23,250	$21,229
Economic mobility	0.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Ball State University or Purdue University Northwest harder to get into?

Purdue University Northwest is more selective: Ball State University's acceptance rate is approximately 86% and Purdue University Northwest's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Ball State University vs Purdue University Northwest?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1080–1260 at Ball State University and 890–1140 at Purdue University Northwest. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.