College comparison

California State University-Dominguez Hills 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 University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN
Acceptance ratePurdue University Northwest is more selective	93%	72%
SAT (25–75)	—	890–1140
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,538	5,671
Avg net price	$8,615	$6,079
Median earnings (10 yr)California State University-Dominguez Hills reports higher median earnings	$57,162	$48,318
Graduation rate	43%	43%
Median debt	$13,807	$21,229
Economic mobility	5.6%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is California State University-Dominguez Hills or Purdue University Northwest harder to get into?

Purdue University Northwest is more selective: California State University-Dominguez Hills's acceptance rate is approximately 93% and Purdue University Northwest's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California State University-Dominguez Hills vs Purdue University Northwest?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California State University-Dominguez Hills 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.