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Overview |
IU Northwest | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 85% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 960/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IU Northwest | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $193 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU Northwest | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Indiana University Northwest is 16.3% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at IU Northwest than University of Houston Downtown ($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 University of Houston-Downtown ($6,553 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 5% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,412 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Downtown than Indiana University Northwest (85% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 11.5% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($8,754 vs. $7,849)
IU Northwest vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Northwest (928) is 34 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming IU Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at IU Northwest is higher than University of Houston Downtown (23% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $7,900 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,500)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $6,280 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,030)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More University of Houston-Downtown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/