College comparison

Indiana 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	Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN
Acceptance ratePurdue University Northwest is more selective	81%	72%
SAT (25–75)	—	890–1140
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,188	5,671
Avg net price	$10,873	$6,079
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Terre Haute, IN	Hammond, IN

Quick answers

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

Purdue University Northwest is more selective: Indiana State University's acceptance rate is approximately 81% and Purdue University Northwest's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Indiana 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.