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Overview |
IU Northwest | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 3,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $10,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $4,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 90% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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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 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IU Northwest | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $267 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| 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
- Kent State University at Stark is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (3,446 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. Kent State University at Stark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Kent State University at Stark?
- Indiana University Northwest is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at IU Northwest than Kent State University at Stark ($20,634.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Kent State University at Stark ($6,553 vs. $10,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 6% lower than costs at Indiana University Northwest ($8,882 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Stark than Indiana University Northwest (90% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 94.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($8,754 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Kent State University at Stark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Stark or IU Northwest .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Stark students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
IU Northwest vs. Kent State University at Stark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or Kent State University at Stark? 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 Kent State University at Stark and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at IU Northwest is the same as at Kent State University at Stark (23% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Stark earn on average $800 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $795 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($25,030 vs. $25,825)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Stark graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More Kent State University at Stark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/