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Overview |
IU Northwest | Baker College of Flint | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,045 | 3,898 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #891 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | baker.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Baker College of Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $12,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $12,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,553 | $14,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,153 | $8,364 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 84% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Baker College of Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,820 | 864 | ||
| Admitted | 2,163 | 756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 87.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 47.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 960/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
IU Northwest | Baker College of Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Baker College of Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $23,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $247 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Baker College of Flint | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Baker College of Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Baker College of Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baker College of Flint is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (3,898 students vs. 3,045 students)
IU Northwest vs. Baker College of Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Baker College of Flint?
- Baker College of Flint is 66.3% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($12,460.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at IU Northwest than Baker College of Flint ($21,356.00 vs. $12,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Baker College of Flint ($5,553 vs. $14,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker College of Flint are 34.8% lower than costs at Indiana University Northwest ($7,600 vs. $10,244)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker College of Flint than Indiana University Northwest (84% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker College of Flint students is 2.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($8,364 vs. $8,153)
IU Northwest vs. Baker College of Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Baker College of Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker College of Flint or IU Northwest .
- Accepted freshman Baker College of Flint students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Baker College of Flint has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than IU Northwest (76.7%)
IU Northwest vs. Baker College of Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or Baker College of Flint? 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 Baker College of Flint and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at IU Northwest is higher than Baker College of Flint (23% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $8,800 more per year than Baker College of Flint graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $30,700)
- Baker College of Flint students graduate with a $1,059 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($23,971 vs. $25,030)
- Baker College of Flint graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More IU Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker College of Flint students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/