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Overview |
IU Northwest | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #473 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | smwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $31,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $31,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $17,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $26,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 971 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 868/1052 | ||
| 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 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 1,147 students)
IU Northwest vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 328.2% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($31,150.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than Indiana University Northwest ($31,150.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ($6,553 vs. $17,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 20.6% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($9,412 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 202% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($26,438 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary of the Woods College (952) is 24 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (78.2%)
IU Northwest vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Indiana University Northwest (57% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $7,200 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $32,300)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($25,030 vs. $26,999)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/