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Overview |
IU Northwest | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 2,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #470 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | msj.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $25,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 2,127 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 54.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 1068/1233 | ||
| 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 |
IU Northwest | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
IU Northwest | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 26% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than College of Mount St. Joseph based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 2,027 students)
IU Northwest vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or College of Mount St. Joseph?
- College of Mount St. Joseph is 364% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at College of Mount St. Joseph than Indiana University Northwest ($33,750.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than College of Mount St. Joseph ($6,553 vs. $17,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 13.2% lower than costs at College of Mount St. Joseph ($9,412 vs. $10,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Mount St. Joseph than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount St. Joseph students is 187.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($25,149 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or College of Mount St. Joseph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount St. Joseph or IU Northwest .
- Accepted freshman College of Mount St. Joseph students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (54.3%)
IU Northwest vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or College of Mount St. Joseph? 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 College of Mount St. Joseph and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount St. Joseph is higher than Indiana University Northwest (59% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from College of Mount St. Joseph earn on average $5,200 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $2,970 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($25,030 vs. $28,000)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More College of Mount St. Joseph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/