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 IWU Franklin College of Indiana IU Hanover College IUPUI IU Southeast| Anderson University | Indiana University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Anderson University | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | iun.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Anderson University | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $7,274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Anderson University | IU Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Anderson University | IU Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Anderson University | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | IU Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Anderson University | IU Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 67% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or IU Northwest?
- Anderson University is 354.6% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at Anderson University than Indiana University Northwest ($33,070.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Anderson University ($6,553 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 21.3% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,412 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 204.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($26,629 vs. $8,754)
Anderson University vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 122 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (63% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $900 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($25,030 vs. $27,000)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/