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Overview |
IU Northwest | Hamilton Technical College | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 75 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | hamiltontechcollege.com | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Hamilton Technical College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $14,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $14,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $18,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $6,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 68% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Hamilton Technical College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
IU Northwest | Hamilton Technical College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Hamilton Technical College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $98 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Hamilton Technical College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Hamilton Technical College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 48% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Hamilton Technical College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Hamilton Technical College based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 75 students)
IU Northwest vs. Hamilton Technical College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Hamilton Technical College?
- Hamilton Technical College is 102.1% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($14,700.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at IU Northwest than Hamilton Technical College ($20,634.00 vs. $14,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Hamilton Technical College ($6,553 vs. $18,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton Technical College are 5.9% lower than costs at Indiana University Northwest ($8,890 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Northwest than Hamilton Technical College (80% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 37.8% larger than aid received Hamilton Technical College ($8,754 vs. $6,352)
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Hamilton Technical College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton Technical College or IU Northwest .
IU Northwest vs. Hamilton Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or Hamilton Technical College? 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 Hamilton Technical College and IU Northwest.
- Graduates of Indiana University Northwest and Hamilton Technical College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($39,500 vs. $39,500)
- Hamilton Technical College students graduate with a $15,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($9,500 vs. $25,030)
- Hamilton Technical College graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($98 vs. $258)
- More Hamilton Technical College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/