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Overview |
IU Northwest | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,045 | 1,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,553 | $21,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,153 | $25,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,820 | 3,030 | ||
| Admitted | 2,163 | 2,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1000/1150 | ||
| 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 | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 41% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Thomas More | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (3,045 students vs. 1,947 students)
IU Northwest vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 412.5% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.8% higher at Thomas More than Indiana University Northwest ($38,400.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Thomas More ($5,553 vs. $21,314)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 7.5% lower than costs at Indiana University Northwest ($9,530 vs. $10,244)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 210.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($25,286 vs. $8,153)
IU Northwest vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Thomas More University (1016) is 88 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Thomas More students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Thomas More students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than IU Northwest (76.7%)
IU Northwest vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than Indiana University Northwest (52% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $15,000 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($25,030 vs. $27,000)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/