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Purdue vs UIUC

Side-by-side admissions data for Purdue University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. See which school matches your profile.

MetricPurdueUIUC
Acceptance Rate53%44%
SAT Range (25th-75th)1200–14401310–1490
Average GPA3.703.79
Undergrad Enrollment37,90035,000
TypePublicPublic
LocationWest Lafayette, INChampaign, IL
Founded18691867
Test PolicyTest-OptionalTest-Optional
Need-BlindNoNo
Meets Full NeedNoNo

Which is right for you?

Purdue and UIUC weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

Application essaysUIUC values this more
Purdue: ConsideredUIUC: Important

Purdue

Cradle of astronauts — Neil Armstrong's alma mater, top engineering and CS.

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UIUC

Top-5 CS and engineering programs at a Big Ten school.

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GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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