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Purdue Calumet BSU DePaul University of Mount Union IU Wittenberg University IUPUI IU Southeast Rochester College The University of Findlay| Indiana University Northwest | Heidelberg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Northwest | Heidelberg University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #799 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | heidelberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Heidelberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $20,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $26,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 1,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 71.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 1030/1162 | ||
| 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 | Heidelberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Heidelberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Heidelberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Heidelberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 1,086 students)
IU Northwest vs. Heidelberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Heidelberg University?
- Heidelberg University is 352.3% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Heidelberg University than Indiana University Northwest ($32,900.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Heidelberg University ($6,553 vs. $20,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 19.7% lower than costs at Heidelberg University ($9,412 vs. $11,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heidelberg University than Indiana University Northwest (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 203.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($26,562 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. Heidelberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Heidelberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heidelberg University or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Heidelberg University (1033) is 105 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Heidelberg University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Heidelberg University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Heidelberg University (71.3%)
IU Northwest vs. Heidelberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Heidelberg University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (55% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Heidelberg University earn on average $1,200 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $2,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($25,030 vs. $28,000)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg 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/