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Overview |
IU Northwest | IBC | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 186 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | ibcfortwayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | IBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $13,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $13,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $8,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 0% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | IBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
IU Northwest | IBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | IBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $11,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $117 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | IBC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU Northwest | IBC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | IBC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than IBC based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 186 students)
IU Northwest vs. IBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or IBC?
- International Business College is 91.9% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($13,960.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at IU Northwest than International Business College ($20,634.00 vs. $13,960.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at International Business College are 12.3% lower than costs at Indiana University Northwest ($8,380 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Northwest than International Business College (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is ?% larger than aid received International Business College ($8,754 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or IBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IBC or IU Northwest .
IU Northwest vs. IBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or IBC? 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 IBC and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at IBC is higher than Indiana University Northwest (70% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $11,100 more per year than IBC graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $28,400)
- International Business College students graduate with a $13,651 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($11,379 vs. $25,030)
- IBC graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($117 vs. $258)
- More IBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/