College comparison

Indiana vs Purdue

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	Indiana Bloomington, IN	Purdue West Lafayette, IN
Acceptance ratePurdue University-Main Campus is more selective	78%	50%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1400	1200–1480
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	37,806	44,503
Avg net price	$16,264	$14,600
Median earnings (10 yr)Purdue reports higher median earnings	$63,742	$72,424
Graduation rate	80%	83%
Median debt	$19,509	$19,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Indiana University-Bloomington or Purdue University-Main Campus harder to get into?

Purdue University-Main Campus is more selective: Indiana University-Bloomington's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and Purdue University-Main Campus's is approximately 50% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Bloomington vs Purdue University-Main Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1400 at Indiana University-Bloomington and 1200–1480 at Purdue University-Main Campus. 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.