College comparison

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 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	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN
Acceptance ratePurdue University Northwest is more selective	98%	72%
SAT (25–75)	—	890–1140
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,612	5,671
Avg net price	$13,171	$6,079
Median earnings (10 yr)Purdue University Northwest reports higher median earnings	$47,626	$48,318
Graduation rate	49%	43%
Median debt	$18,000	$21,229
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt or Purdue University Northwest harder to get into?

Purdue University Northwest is more selective: California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt's acceptance rate is approximately 98% and Purdue University Northwest's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt vs Purdue University Northwest?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt 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.