College comparison

Purdue University Northwest vs University of Central Missouri

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	University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO
Acceptance rateUniversity of Central Missouri is more selective	72%	64%
SAT (25–75)	890–1140	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,671	5,648
Avg net price	$6,079	$14,462
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Central Missouri reports higher median earnings	$48,318	$49,560
Graduation rate	43%	54%
Median debt	$21,229	$21,000
Economic mobility	—	0.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Purdue University Northwest or University of Central Missouri harder to get into?

University of Central Missouri is more selective: Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and University of Central Missouri's is approximately 64% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Purdue University Northwest vs University of Central Missouri?

The middle-50% SAT range is 890–1140 at Purdue University Northwest and — at University of Central Missouri. 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.