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Overview |
IU Northwest | Webster University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,045 | 7,606 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #434 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $30,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $30,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $12,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,553 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,153 | $21,475 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,820 | 5,341 | ||
| Admitted | 2,163 | 3,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 58% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1006/1233 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 29% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Webster University | ||
| 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
- Webster University is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (7,606 students vs. 3,045 students)
IU Northwest vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Webster University?
- Webster University is 307.5% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($30,530.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at Webster University than Indiana University Northwest ($30,530.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Webster University ($5,553 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 25.1% lower than costs at Webster University ($10,244 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webster University than Indiana University Northwest (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 163.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($21,475 vs. $8,153)
IU Northwest vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 181 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Webster University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Webster University (58%)
IU Northwest vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or Webster University? 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 Webster University and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (61% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $7,300 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $39,500)
- Webster University students graduate with a $30 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,030)
- Webster University and IU Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Webster University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/