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Overview |
IU Northwest | SNC | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,045 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #424 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $43,532 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $43,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $12,698 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,553 | $27,236 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,153 | $28,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,820 | 3,338 | ||
| Admitted | 2,163 | 3,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1066/1220 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU Northwest | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (3,045 students vs. 2,165 students)
IU Northwest vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 481% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($43,532.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.8% higher at SNC than Indiana University Northwest ($43,532.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than SNC ($5,553 vs. $27,236)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 24% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($10,244 vs. $12,698)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 255.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($28,988 vs. $8,153)
IU Northwest vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 197 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming SNC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than IU Northwest (76.7%)
IU Northwest vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or SNC? 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 SNC and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Indiana University Northwest (70% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $11,400 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,970 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($25,030 vs. $27,000)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/