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Overview |
IU Northwest | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,045 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,553 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,153 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 93% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,820 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,163 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IU Northwest | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU Northwest | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 3,045 students)
IU Northwest vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or West Texas A & M University?
- Indiana University Northwest is 17.6% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,492.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.3% higher at IU Northwest than West Texas A & M University ($21,356.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than West Texas A & M University ($5,553 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 8.4% lower than costs at Indiana University Northwest ($9,449 vs. $10,244)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Indiana University Northwest (93% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 10.5% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,153 vs. $7,378)
IU Northwest vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 43 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than IU Northwest (76.7%)
IU Northwest vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (42% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $4,600 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,500)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $4,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,030)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/