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Overview |
Northwestern | IU | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 47,005 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #200 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $10,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $37,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $12,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $16,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $10,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 74% |
Admission |
Northwestern | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 50,080 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 41,272 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1180/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $232 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | IU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | IU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Northwestern based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 23,161 students)
Northwestern vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or IU?
- Northwestern University is 523.2% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.6% higher at Northwestern than Indiana University Bloomington ($62,391.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Northwestern ($16,234 vs. $22,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 59% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($12,228 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Bloomington than Northwestern University (74% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 497.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($61,716 vs. $10,336)
Northwestern vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 261 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or IU? 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 and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (94% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $33,600 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $56,200)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $3,122 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($19,378 vs. $22,500)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($200 vs. $232)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/