by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Purdue Northwest degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Purdue Northwest measures up.
Purdue Northwest is ranked #478 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B- (above average for value). Within Indiana, it ranks #6 of 59 for value.
Among the majors Purdue Northwest offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | #3 of 36 |
| Electronic / Computer Technology | #3 of 36 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | #3 of 37 |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | #3 of 49 |
| Mechanics | #3 of 49 |
| Engineering | #4 of 33 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | #4 of 64 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | #4 of 114 |
| Nursing | #4 of 114 |
| Behavioral Sciences | #4 of 23 |
Below is the detailed Purdue Northwest value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Purdue University Northwest is ranked #31 out of #61 in Indiana for quality and #6 out of #59 for Indiana value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Purdue Northwest financial aid page to be sure.
Purdue University Northwest is ranked #478 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Purdue University Northwest is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Purdue Northwest costs about $8,600. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $34,399 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $15,415 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $6,079 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $8,600 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $34,399 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Purdue Northwest net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Purdue Northwest degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $61,660 | — | — |
| All Students | $34,399 | #478 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $24,316 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $61,660 | — | — |
| All Students | $34,399 | #6 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $24,316 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Purdue Northwest shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4,256 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,935 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,143 |
| $75K–$110K | $13,805 |
| Over $110K | $14,972 |
About 73% of Purdue Northwest undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,572 per year. Get more details on the Purdue Northwest financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Purdue Northwest cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.