Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Purdue Calumet BSU DePaul BGSU The University of Findlay Western Illinois University IU SHMS Purdue North Central IUPUI SIUE Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus| Indiana University Northwest | Wright State University Lake Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
IU Northwest | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #1032 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | wright.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
IU Northwest | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 90% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 790/890 | ||
| 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 | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
IU Northwest | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Wright State University-Lake Campus based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 1,294 students)
IU Northwest vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Indiana University Northwest is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at IU Northwest than Wright State University Lake Campus ($20,634.00 vs. $16,654.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Wright State University-Lake Campus ($6,553 vs. $11,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 22.2% lower than costs at Wright State University Lake Campus ($9,412 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Lake Campus than Indiana University Northwest (90% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 51.6% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($8,754 vs. $5,775)
IU Northwest vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Lake Campus (969) is 41 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Wright State University-Lake Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Wright State University-Lake Campus students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or Wright State University-Lake 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Wright State University-Lake Campus is higher than Indiana University Northwest (30% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Lake Campus earn on average $3,900 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,500)
- Wright State University Lake Campus students graduate with a $30 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,030)
- Wright State University Lake Campus and IU Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Wright State University-Lake Campus 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/