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Overview |
IU Northwest | Concord University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 97% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 37% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 1,748 students)
IU Northwest vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Concord University?
- Concord University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at IU Northwest than Concord University ($20,634.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Concord University ($6,553 vs. $8,464)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 7.2% lower than costs at Concord University ($9,412 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Indiana University Northwest (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 27% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($11,120 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 66 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or Concord 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 Concord University and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (34% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $6,400 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $5,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,030)
- Concord University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Concord University 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/