College comparison

Purdue University Northwest vs Virginia State University

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	Virginia State University Petersburg, VA
Acceptance ratePurdue University Northwest is more selective	72%	89%
SAT (25–75)	890–1140	840–1070
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,671	5,074
Avg net price	$6,079	$15,840
Median earnings (10 yr)Purdue University Northwest reports higher median earnings	$48,318	$45,543
Graduation rate	43%	39%
Median debt	$21,229	$26,500
Economic mobility	—	3.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Purdue University Northwest or Virginia State University harder to get into?

Purdue University Northwest is more selective: Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and Virginia State University's is approximately 89% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Purdue University Northwest vs Virginia State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 890–1140 at Purdue University Northwest and 840–1070 at Virginia State University. 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.