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Overview |
IU Northwest | The University of Findlay | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Findlay, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 4,869 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | findlay.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | The University of Findlay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $36,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $36,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $24,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $26,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | The University of Findlay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 3,609 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 3,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 1010/1213 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
IU Northwest | The University of Findlay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | The University of Findlay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | The University of Findlay | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU Northwest | The University of Findlay | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 24% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | The University of Findlay | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Findlay is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (4,869 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. The University of Findlay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or The University of Findlay?
- The University of Findlay is 398.2% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($36,236.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at The University of Findlay than Indiana University Northwest ($36,236.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than The University of Findlay ($6,553 vs. $24,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 13.9% lower than costs at The University of Findlay ($9,412 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Findlay than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 208.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($26,989 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. The University of Findlay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or The University of Findlay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of Findlay or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at The University of Findlay (1047) is 119 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming The University of Findlay students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- The University of Findlay has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. The University of Findlay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or The University of Findlay? 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 The University of Findlay and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at The University of Findlay is higher than Indiana University Northwest (55% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from The University of Findlay earn on average $7,000 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $39,500)
- The University of Findlay students graduate with a $30 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,030)
- The University of Findlay and IU Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More The University of Findlay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/