College comparison

Central Michigan 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	Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN
Acceptance ratePurdue University Northwest is more selective	90%	72%
SAT (25–75)	960–1200	890–1140
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	10,035	5,671
Avg net price	$17,597	$6,079
Median earnings (10 yr)Central Michigan University reports higher median earnings	$55,874	$48,318
Graduation rate	59%	43%
Median debt	$27,000	$21,229
Economic mobility	1.0%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Central Michigan University or Purdue University Northwest harder to get into?

Purdue University Northwest is more selective: Central Michigan University's acceptance rate is approximately 90% and Purdue University Northwest's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Central Michigan University vs Purdue University Northwest?

The middle-50% SAT range is 960–1200 at Central Michigan 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.