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Purdue vs UT Knoxville
Purdue University and University of Tennessee, Knoxville 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
- UT Knoxville: ₹92 lakh – ₹1.06 crore
- Purdue cheaper by ≈ ₹0
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Purdue or UT Knoxville: which is better for Indian students?
Purdue costs less: about ₹89 lakh – ₹1.09 crore in total versus ₹92 lakh – ₹1.06 crore for UT Knoxville — a difference of roughly ₹0. Purdue is known for top engineering school, strong in aerospace and industrial engineering; UT Knoxville for Haslam College's supply-chain program and engineering. Both offer Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, so compare those program pages side by side.
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Purdue vs UT Knoxville
- Total cost
- Purdue: ₹89 lakh – ₹1.09 crore · UT Knoxville: ₹92 lakh – ₹1.06 crore
- Location
- Purdue: West Lafayette, IN · UT Knoxville: Knoxville, TN
- Type
- Purdue: Public · UT Knoxville: Public
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You want Haslam College's supply-chain program and engineering and life in Knoxville.
Cost
Purdue saves about ₹0 over the program on our figures.
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Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.
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Purdue, by about ₹0 in total on our figures (₹89 lakh – ₹1.09 crore vs ₹92 lakh – ₹1.06 crore).
Neither is better for everyone. Purdue is known for top engineering school, strong in aerospace and industrial engineering; UT Knoxville for Haslam College's supply-chain program and engineering. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
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