by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Purdue University Northwest, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Attendance costs at Purdue University Northwest spanned $16,287.00 and $23,706.00 across residency tiers.
In-state residents qualified for the lower cost, with out-of-state students paying more: around $16,287.00 for in-state students versus $23,706.00 for out-of-state students.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $8,675.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $7,612.00 |
| Total cost | $16,287.00 |
| That is 15% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,287.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,492.00 |
| Net price | $6,795.00 |
| That is 65% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,287.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$14,139.00 |
| Net price | $2,148.00 |
| That is 89% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $16,094.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $7,612.00 |
| Total cost | $23,706.00 |
| That is 23% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,706.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,492.00 |
| Net price | $14,214.00 |
| That is 26% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,706.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$14,139.00 |
| Net price | $9,567.00 |
| That is 50% below the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into tuition and fees and room and board. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years by roughly 2.5% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Freshman year | $2,202.00 | $6,965.00 | $16,693.00 |
| Senior year | $2,371.00 | $7,499.00 | $17,975.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $9,142.00 | $28,919.00 | $69,315.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,483.00 | $11,017.00 | $26,407.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $105.00 | $333.00 | $798.00 |
| Total amount paid | $12,624.00 | $39,935.00 | $95,722.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Freshman year | $2,202.00 | $6,965.00 | $16,693.00 |
| Senior year | $2,257.00 | $7,138.00 | $17,110.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $4,458.00 | $14,103.00 | $33,803.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $1,698.00 | $5,373.00 | $12,878.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $51.00 | $162.00 | $389.00 |
| Total amount paid | $6,157.00 | $19,476.00 | $46,681.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Freshman year | $9,806.00 | $14,569.00 | $24,298.00 |
| Senior year | $10,558.00 | $15,687.00 | $26,162.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $40,716.00 | $60,493.00 | $100,889.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,511.00 | $23,046.00 | $38,435.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $469.00 | $696.00 | $1,161.00 |
| Total amount paid | $56,227.00 | $83,538.00 | $139,325.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Freshman year | $9,806.00 | $14,569.00 | $24,298.00 |
| Senior year | $10,050.00 | $14,932.00 | $24,904.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $19,856.00 | $29,501.00 | $49,202.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,564.00 | $11,239.00 | $18,744.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $229.00 | $339.00 | $566.00 |
| Total amount paid | $27,421.00 | $40,740.00 | $67,946.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $6,079.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $8,463.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,256.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $4,935.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,143.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,805.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,972.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s Purdue University Northwest Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid breakdown.
Typical debt at graduation from Purdue University Northwest stands at $13,031.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) burden tier.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,250.00 |
| 25th | $5,864.00 |
| Median (50th) | $13,031.00 |
| 75th | $25,000.00 |
| 90th | $37,716.00 |
The gap between 10th and 90th percentile borrowers gives a sense of how uneven debt outcomes are.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $13,767.00 |
| Middle income | $12,765.00 |
| High income | $13,000.00 |
Low-income graduates carry $767.00 in extra median debt compared with high-income peers.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $13,087.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $13,000.00 |
First-generation graduates from Purdue University Northwest take on $87.00 more median debt than continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at Purdue University Northwest stands at $3,113.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate classification at Purdue University Northwest is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 11.9% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Purdue University Northwest reach $734,803,802.00 covering 35,849 loan recipients.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 73 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $4,604.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 24 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $3,132.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the college veterans page.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Purdue University Northwest, the questions below are worth your time:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.