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Overview |
Northwest | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Northwest | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus than Northwest Missouri State University ($13,890.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($14,197 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 20.3% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,428 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 3.7% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($8,697 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 92 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $1,000 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/