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Overview |
IU Northwest | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,045 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,553 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,153 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 85% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,820 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 2,163 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IU Northwest | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (8,679 students vs. 3,045 students)
IU Northwest vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 1.4% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,594.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at IU Northwest than Purdue University Northwest ($21,356.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Purdue Northwest ($5,553 vs. $9,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 12.6% lower than costs at Indiana University Northwest ($9,097 vs. $10,244)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University Northwest than Indiana University Northwest (85% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 27% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($8,153 vs. $6,420)
IU Northwest vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or IU Northwest .
- Accepted freshman Purdue Northwest students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
IU Northwest vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and IU Northwest.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/