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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Indianapolis | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Indianapolis is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (5,018 students vs. 3,198 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or IU Northwest?
- University of Indianapolis is 357.1% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at University of Indianapolis than Indiana University Northwest ($33,252.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than University of Indianapolis ($6,553 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 25.7% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($9,412 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 208% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($26,961 vs. $8,754)
University of Indianapolis vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or University of Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at University of Indianapolis (1030) is 102 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Indianapolis students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
University of Indianapolis vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis 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 University of Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at University of Indianapolis is higher than Indiana University Northwest (52% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $4,300 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,970 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($25,030 vs. $27,000)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Indianapolis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/