College comparison

Fort Hays State University vs Purdue University Northwest

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	Fort Hays State University Hays, KS	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN
Acceptance ratePurdue University Northwest is more selective	90%	72%
SAT (25–75)	970–1140	890–1140
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	9,733	5,671
Avg net price	$12,569	$6,079
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Hays, KS	Hammond, IN

Quick answers

Is Fort Hays State University or Purdue University Northwest harder to get into?

Purdue University Northwest is more selective: Fort Hays State University's acceptance rate is approximately 90% and Purdue University Northwest's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 970–1140 at Fort Hays State University and 890–1140 at Purdue University Northwest. 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.