College comparison

Oakland Community College 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	O Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN
Acceptance rate	—	72%
SAT (25–75)	—	890–1140
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,748	5,671
Avg net price	$5,777	$6,079
Median earnings (10 yr)Purdue University Northwest reports higher median earnings	$37,395	$48,318
Graduation rate	—	43%
Median debt	$9,105	$21,229
Economic mobility	0.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
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Quick answers

Is Oakland Community College or Purdue University Northwest harder to get into?

Acceptance-rate data for one or both schools is incomplete, so a direct selectivity comparison isn't available yet.

What SAT score do you need for Oakland Community College vs Purdue University Northwest?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Oakland Community College 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.