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Overview |
IU Northwest | Central State University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #1023 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 91% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 770/950 | ||
| 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 |
IU Northwest | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $403 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 36% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Central State University?
- Indiana University Northwest is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.5% higher at IU Northwest than Central State University ($20,634.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Central State University ($6,553 vs. $10,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 15.8% lower than costs at Central State University ($9,412 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than Indiana University Northwest (91% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 26.1% larger than aid received Central State University ($8,754 vs. $6,943)
IU Northwest vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Northwest (928) is 151 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming IU Northwest students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman IU Northwest students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or Central State University? 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 Central State University and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Central State University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (24% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $12,300 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $27,200)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $13,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($25,030 vs. $39,000)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($258 vs. $403)
- More IU Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/