College comparison

Purdue University Northwest vs Western Michigan 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	Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
Acceptance ratePurdue University Northwest is more selective	72%	85%
SAT (25–75)	890–1140	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,671	12,568
Avg net price	$6,079	$15,273
Median earnings (10 yr)Western Michigan University reports higher median earnings	$48,318	$53,562
Graduation rate	43%	58%
Median debt	$21,229	$26,188
Economic mobility	—	1.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

Purdue University Northwest is more selective: Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and Western Michigan University's is approximately 85% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 890–1140 at Purdue University Northwest and — at Western Michigan 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.