College comparison

Purdue University Northwest vs University of Wisconsin-Platteville

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 Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI
Acceptance ratePurdue University Northwest is more selective	72%	89%
SAT (25–75)	890–1140	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,671	5,837
Avg net price	$6,079	$16,032
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Hammond, IN	Platteville, WI

Quick answers

Is Purdue University Northwest or University of Wisconsin-Platteville harder to get into?

Purdue University Northwest is more selective: Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and University of Wisconsin-Platteville's is approximately 89% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Purdue University Northwest vs University of Wisconsin-Platteville?

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