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Georgia State Purdue Calumet BSU KSU DePaul Georgia Clayton State University NCAT CAU IU GS GTC| Indiana University Northwest | Georgia Gwinnett College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Northwest | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Lawrenceville, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 11,030 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | ggc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $3,214 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $10,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $7,243 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 86% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 5,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 5,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 93.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 44%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 2.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 3, 2025 |
Academics |
IU Northwest | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Gwinnett College is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,030 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. Georgia Gwinnett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Georgia Gwinnett College?
- Indiana University Northwest is 126.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia Gwinnett College for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $3,214.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72% higher at IU Northwest than Georgia Gwinnett College ($20,634.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Georgia Gwinnett College ($6,553 vs. $10,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 52.1% lower than costs at Georgia Gwinnett College ($9,412 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Gwinnett College than Indiana University Northwest (86% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 20.9% larger than aid received Georgia Gwinnett College ($8,754 vs. $7,243)
IU Northwest vs. Georgia Gwinnett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Georgia Gwinnett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Gwinnett College or IU Northwest .
- Accepted freshman IU Northwest students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Georgia Gwinnett College (2.88)
- Georgia Gwinnett College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. Georgia Gwinnett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or Georgia Gwinnett College? 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 Georgia Gwinnett College and IU Northwest.
- Georgia Gwinnett College students graduate with a $5,155 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($19,875 vs. $25,030)
- Georgia Gwinnett College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More IU Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Gwinnett College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/