College comparison

Purdue University Northwest vs University of Northern Iowa

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	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN	University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA
Acceptance ratePurdue University Northwest is more selective	72%	93%
SAT (25–75)	890–1140	1020–1280
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,671	7,529
Avg net price	$6,079	$15,901
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Northern Iowa reports higher median earnings	$48,318	$55,177
Graduation rate	43%	68%
Median debt	$21,229	$19,691
Economic mobility	—	1.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Purdue University Northwest or University of Northern Iowa harder to get into?

Purdue University Northwest is more selective: Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and University of Northern Iowa's is approximately 93% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Purdue University Northwest vs University of Northern Iowa?

The middle-50% SAT range is 890–1140 at Purdue University Northwest and 1020–1280 at University of Northern Iowa. 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.