Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Texas A&M University-College Station's yield is 14 pts higher than Purdue's
Yield rate - 2
Purdue's SAT midpoint is 65 points higher than Texas A&M University-College Station's
SAT midpoint - 3
Purdue admits 43% vs. 57% at Texas A&M University-College Station
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Texas A&M University-College StationVery selective
- PurdueVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 21–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Texas A&M University-College StationTest-optional
- PurdueTest scores required
How they read a record
Texas A&M University-College Station
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Purdue
and GPA are both very important; tests are important; class rank is considered. 71% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | Texas A&M University-College Station | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Important |
| Essay | Required | Very important |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Purdue University-Main Campus (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Purdue University-Main Campus Common Data Set, 2024-25;Purdue University-Main Campus Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Purdue University-Main Campus Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why