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Purdue vs University of Iowa
Purdue University and University of Iowa are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- Purdue: ₹89 lakh – ₹1.09 crore
- University of Iowa: ₹93 lakh – ₹1.06 crore
- Purdue cheaper by ≈ ₹0
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Purdue or University of Iowa: which is better for Indian students?
Purdue costs less: about ₹89 lakh – ₹1.09 crore in total versus ₹93 lakh – ₹1.06 crore for University of Iowa — a difference of roughly ₹0. Purdue is known for top engineering school, strong in aerospace and industrial engineering; University of Iowa for Big Ten university with health sciences and business. Both offer Computer Science, so compare those program pages side by side.
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Purdue vs University of Iowa
- Total cost
- Purdue: ₹89 lakh – ₹1.09 crore · University of Iowa: ₹93 lakh – ₹1.06 crore
- Location
- Purdue: West Lafayette, IN · University of Iowa: Iowa City, IA
- Type
- Purdue: Public · University of Iowa: Public
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You want Big Ten university with health sciences and business and life in Ames & Iowa City.
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Purdue saves about ₹0 over the program on our figures.
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Purdue, by about ₹0 in total on our figures (₹89 lakh – ₹1.09 crore vs ₹93 lakh – ₹1.06 crore).
Neither is better for everyone. Purdue is known for top engineering school, strong in aerospace and industrial engineering; University of Iowa for Big Ten university with health sciences and business. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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