College comparison

Purdue University Northwest vs Wichita 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	Wichita State University Wichita, KS
Acceptance ratePurdue University Northwest is more selective	72%	94%
SAT (25–75)	890–1140	905–1240
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,671	10,780
Avg net price	$6,079	$13,194
Median earnings (10 yr)Wichita State University reports higher median earnings	$48,318	$51,532
Graduation rate	43%	51%
Median debt	$21,229	$20,500
Economic mobility	—	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

Purdue University Northwest is more selective: Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and Wichita State University's is approximately 94% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 890–1140 at Purdue University Northwest and 905–1240 at Wichita 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.