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Overview |
IU Northwest | IU East | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 93% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU Northwest | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU Northwest | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 25% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU Northwest vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or IU East?
- Indiana University Northwest and IU East cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at IU Northwest as Indiana University East ($20,634.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than IU East ($6,553 vs. $8,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 0% lower than costs at Indiana University Northwest ($9,412 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Indiana University Northwest (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 11.2% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($8,754 vs. $7,874)
IU Northwest vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University East (961) is 33 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming IU East students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU Northwest vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or IU East? 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 East and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at IU Northwest is higher than Indiana University East (23% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $6,600 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,030)
- IU East graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More IU East graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/