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Purdue Calumet BSU UIC DePaul Northeastern Illinois University EIU IU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IUPUI HCC| Chicago State University | Indiana University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 80% |
Admission |
CSU | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSU | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or IU Northwest?
- Chicago State University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.5% higher at IU Northwest than Chicago State University ($20,634.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than IU Northwest ($6,446 vs. $6,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 46.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,412 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Indiana University Northwest (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 81.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($15,891 vs. $8,754)
CSU vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Northwest (928) is 53 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming IU Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or IU Northwest? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between IU Northwest and CSU.
- The graduation rate at IU Northwest is higher than Chicago State University (23% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $1,200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $6,220 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,030 vs. $31,250)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $323)
- More IU Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/