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Purdue Calumet BSU Otterbein University DePaul IWU Xavier Ohio State IU Ashland College OWU IUPUI Muskingum| Indiana University Northwest | Capital University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Northwest | Capital University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 98% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU Northwest | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 2,617 students)
IU Northwest vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Capital University?
- Capital University is 448.5% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at Capital University than Indiana University Northwest ($39,900.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Capital University ($6,553 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 30.8% lower than costs at Capital University ($9,412 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Indiana University Northwest (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 225.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($28,469 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 205 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Capital University (72.2%)
IU Northwest vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or Capital University? 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 Capital University and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (61% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $7,800 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,030 vs. $27,000)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/