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Side-by-side admissions data for Purdue University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. See which school matches your profile.
| Metric | Purdue | UIUC |
|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 44% |
| SAT Range (25th-75th) | 1200–1440 | 1310–1490 |
| Average GPA | 3.70 | 3.79 |
| Undergrad Enrollment | 37,900 | 35,000 |
| Type | Public | Public |
| Location | West Lafayette, IN | Champaign, IL |
| Founded | 1869 | 1867 |
| Test Policy | Test-Optional | Test-Optional |
| Need-Blind | No | No |
| Meets Full Need | No | No |
Which is right for you?
Purdue and UIUC weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.
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Purdue
Cradle of astronauts — Neil Armstrong's alma mater, top engineering and CS.
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Top-5 CS and engineering programs at a Big Ten school.
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