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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Purdue Calumet BSU PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania DePaul Penn State Schuylkill Robert Morris University Concord University Frostburg State University Millersville University of Pennsylvania GCU| Indiana University Northwest | PennWest California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Northwest | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 0% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
IU Northwest | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU Northwest | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 6.1% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.3% higher at IU Northwest than PennWest California ($20,634.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 10.7% lower than costs at PennWest California ($9,412 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Northwest than PennWest California (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($8,754 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Northwest (928) is 6 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming IU Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
IU Northwest vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Indiana University Northwest (53% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $3,000 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $30 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,030)
- PennWest California and IU Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California 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/