IU Northwest vs. University of Houston-Victoria

Comparable Facts

Compare Indiana University Northwest in Gary, IN with University of Houston Victoria in Victoria, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Houston Victoria is larger than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (3,586 students vs. 3,041 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Indiana University Northwest is located in Gary, IN (Small City setting); University of Houston Victoria is in Victoria, TX (Small City setting).
• Indiana University Northwest is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Houston Victoria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Indiana University Northwest 15:1; University of Houston Victoria 15:1.

IU Northwest vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or University of Houston-Victoria? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than University of Houston-Victoria ($5,745 vs. $6,754).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 2.4% lower than at University of Houston Victoria ($10,972 vs. $11,246).
• Indiana University Northwest is 17.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than University of Houston-Victoria (about $1,275 more per year; $8,424.00 vs. $7,149.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 34.3% higher at IU Northwest than at University of Houston Victoria (about $5,822 more per year; $22,811.00 vs. $16,989.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Houston Victoria than at Indiana University Northwest (83% vs. 76%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 58.6% larger than aid received by Indiana University Northwest students ($13,210 vs. $8,327).

IU Northwest vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or University of Houston-Victoria? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between University of Houston-Victoria and IU Northwest.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Houston Victoria (1090) is 40 points higher than at IU Northwest (1050).
• Incoming IU Northwest students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 22) as students at University of Houston-Victoria (22).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Northwest 910/1180; University of Houston Victoria 993/1180.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Northwest 18/26; University of Houston Victoria 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IU Northwest - Test optional; University of Houston-Victoria - Test-free.
• University of Houston-Victoria has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than IU Northwest (73.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 23.5% at IU Northwest vs. 12.3% at University of Houston-Victoria.

IU Northwest vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IU Northwest and University of Houston-Victoria? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Indiana University Northwest's six-year graduation rate is 23%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for University of Houston-Victoria.
• Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn a median of about $3,700 more per year than IU Northwest graduates about ten years after starting college ($43,200 vs. $39,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Houston Victoria graduates have a $7,501 lower median loan debt than IU Northwest graduates ($17,529 vs. $25,030).
• Among borrowers, University of Houston-Victoria graduates have an estimated $77 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than IU Northwest graduates ($181 vs. $258).
• More University of Houston-Victoria graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.