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Overview |
Huntington University | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Huntington, IN | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntington.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntington University | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,914 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,914 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,066 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,686 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 80% |
Admission |
Huntington University | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,098 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 851 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Huntington University | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntington University | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Huntington University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Huntington University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Huntington University | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Huntington University based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 1,472 students)
Huntington University vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntington University or IU Northwest?
- Huntington University is 283.8% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($27,914.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Huntington University than Indiana University Northwest ($27,914.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Huntington University ($6,553 vs. $20,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 0.9% lower than costs at Huntington University ($9,412 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntington University than Indiana University Northwest (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntington University students is 124.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($19,686 vs. $8,754)
Huntington University vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntington University or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or Huntington University .
- The average SAT score at Huntington University (1029) is 101 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Huntington University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Huntington University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Huntington University (77.5%)
Huntington University vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntington University 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 Huntington University.
- The graduation rate at Huntington University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (62% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $2,900 more per year than Huntington University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $36,600)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntington University graduates. ($25,030 vs. $27,000)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Huntington University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Huntington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/