College comparison

Indiana University-Southeast 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 University-Southeast New Albany, IN	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN
Acceptance ratePurdue University Northwest is more selective	84%	72%
SAT (25–75)	970–1180	890–1140
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,170	5,671
Avg net price	$7,888	$6,079
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	New Albany, IN	Hammond, IN

Quick answers

Is Indiana University-Southeast or Purdue University Northwest harder to get into?

Purdue University Northwest is more selective: Indiana University-Southeast's acceptance rate is approximately 84% and Purdue University Northwest's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 970–1180 at Indiana University-Southeast 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.