Northwest University is a private Christian university in Kirkland, Washington. Purdue University is a public land-grant research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, and the flagship campus of the Purdue University system.
| Northwest University | Purdue University | |
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| Collegedunia Score | - | 5.8 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 1001 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 85 Times Higher Education 2026 # 88 QS World University 2026 # 66 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 1001 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 151 for Medicine by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 # 201 for Law by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 | # 6 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 301 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -26 PG Programs -3 Doctorate Programs -2 | UG Programs -197 PG Programs -57 Doctorate Programs -7 |
| Acceptance Rate | 88.0 % | 50.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1000 TOEFL-80 | Duolingo-115 IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 33500 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17100 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 36704 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 31104 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28203 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 13720 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the popular majors and the average salary are as follows: Health Professions and Related Programs: $71,100 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services: $53,000 Theology and Religious Vocations: $55,100 | Top recruiters are Cummins Inc, Boeing Company, Eli Lily and Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, etc.
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| application requirements | Submit official transcripts, Submit English language scores, Check program specific requirements | Avg GPA required- 3.6 (grade B). Include essay and answers to Purdue questions along with applicant profile. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Krannert School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 9.2/10 Read 1 reviews | 7.9/10 Read 18 reviews |
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| General Facts | Northwest University | Purdue University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1851 | 1869 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 65% Male, 35% Female | 59% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | The university is located in Kirkland, near Seattle. | West Lafayette campus located in Indiana is the flagship campus of Purdue University System |
| Library | The library at the university provides various opportunities like e-books, journals, archives, databases etc. | 9 libraries: 6 subject-oriented, Hicks Undergraduate Library, VIrginia Kelly Karnes Archives, Special Collection Research Center, Includes 3,317,331 printed volumes and electronic books; 227,814 electronic and print journals; 400,000 microforms and government documents. |
| Campus Life | At Northwest University, learning is taken seriously. But the university also knows that education doesn't end outside the walls of the classroom. The university is formed by the people that surrounds it and by the experience they live each day. At NU, you'll discover fellow students who will inspire and encourage you. Experiences that are designed to challenge you. And a campus life that hopes to provide a place for you to find a sense of belonging. At Northwest University, there are so many ways to get involved in the community life. Whether that is attending an event put on by Student Activities Board (SAB), engaging in meaningful conversations hosted by Multicultural Life office, hanging out with your friends in the Residence Halls (Residence Life and Housing), attending an Eagle Athletics event or worshipping as a community through one of the university’s many Campus Ministries programs. Additionally, at Northwest University there are over 20 clubs and organizations that encourages students to get involved in. | Over 1000 sports clubs and organizations such as A Cause for Paws, Make and Go Maker Space Initiative, 3D Printing Club, Accounting Association, Center for Democratic Citizenship |
| Hostel | #On campus - $11180 #Off campus (not with family) - $17310 #Off campus (with family) - $8214 | #Housing and Food - $13720 |
| Famous Alumni | Natalie Grant, five-time Dove Award recipient for "Female Vocalist of the Year" | 23 astronauts including Neil Armstrong (first man to walk on moon), Edward Mills Purcell (Nobel laureate, physicist), Yitang Zhang (mathematician), Jeffrey Lacker (Federal Reserve Bank president), James Thompson (CEO of Rand Corporation) |
| City Life | Kirkland is easy on the eyes, to put it mildly. Sitting on the edge of sparkling Lake Washington, residents enjoy views of both Mount Rainier and the Seattle skyline. But it’s not just looks that give locals bragging rights. They describe the Seattle suburb as a family-friendly, community-focused town with great schools and employment opportunities. Kirkland residents do pay a premium for their waterfront lifestyle, with the average 1-bedroom rental nearing $2,000 and the median home sale prices topping $1 million. But there are enough high-paying jobs in the region that the median household income — just under $130,000 — is well above average, too. | Lafayette – West Lafayette is situated between Chicago, Illinois and Indianapolis; Has over 40 parks and extensive trail systems, many nationally and international known high-tech corporations and institutions; population is approximately 190,000 |
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