Purdue University-Main Campus vs Indiana University-Bloomington vs University of Notre Dame
This page compares Purdue University-Main Campus, Indiana University-Bloomington, and University of Notre Dame — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in Indiana. Purdue University-Main Campus has the largest enrollment (44,503). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at University of Notre Dame ($99,980). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | Purdue University-Main Campus | Indiana University-Bloomington | University of Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Private nonprofit |
| In-state tuition | $9,992 | $12,144 | $65,025 |
| Average net price | $14,600 | $16,264 | $26,780 |
| Median student debt | $19,500 | $19,509 | $19,000 |
| Enrollment | 44,503 | 37,806 | 8,818 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 83.1% | 80.2% | 95.2% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $60,838 | $53,417 | $86,210 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $72,424 | $63,742 | $99,980 |
| Admission rate | 49.9% | 78.2% | 11.3% |
| Average SAT score | 1,364 | 1,313 | 1,520 |