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Overview |
Methodist College of Nursing | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 456 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcon.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist College of Nursing | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,248 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,248 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,578 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,611 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 80% |
Admission |
Methodist College of Nursing | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 18 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.3% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.6% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1160 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Jul 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Methodist College of Nursing | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist College of Nursing | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $258 |
Diversity |
Methodist College of Nursing | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Methodist College of Nursing | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Methodist College of Nursing | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Methodist College of Nursing based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 456 students)
Methodist College of Nursing vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist College of Nursing or IU Northwest?
- Methodist College of Nursing is 123.4% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($16,248.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at IU Northwest than Methodist College of Nursing ($20,634.00 vs. $16,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Methodist College of Nursing ($6,553 vs. $35,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 83.6% lower than costs at Methodist College of Nursing ($9,412 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Northwest than Methodist College of Nursing (80% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 32.4% larger than aid received Methodist College of Nursing ($8,754 vs. $6,611)
Methodist College of Nursing vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist College of Nursing or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or Methodist College of Nursing .
- The average SAT score at Methodist College of Nursing (1030) is 102 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Methodist College of Nursing students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman IU Northwest students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Methodist College of Nursing (2.95)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Methodist College of Nursing (33.3%)
Methodist College of Nursing vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist College of Nursing or IU Northwest? 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 IU Northwest and Methodist College of Nursing.
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $6,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist College of Nursing graduates. ($25,030 vs. $31,250)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist College of Nursing graduates. ($258 vs. $323)
- More Methodist College of Nursing graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/