University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign vs Purdue University-Main Campus

Purdue University-Main Campus is about 18% cheaper in tuition. Purdue University-Main Campus is easier to get into (50% vs 42%).

 

University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignPurdue University-Main Campus

Location

Champaign, IL

West Lafayette, IN

Tuition / yr

$35,124

$28,794

Admission rate

42%

50%

Top program earnings

$146,670

$133,627

Students

36,258

44,503

Programs

318

349

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