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Overview |
IU Northwest | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 76% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | |||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU Northwest | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 16% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Indiana University Northwest is 11.6% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at IU Northwest than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($20,634.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ($6,553 vs. $13,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 19.3% lower than costs at Indiana University Northwest ($7,890 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Northwest than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (80% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 109.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($8,754 vs. $4,187)
IU Northwest vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 122 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Indiana University Northwest (54% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $5,100 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,500)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $59 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($24,971 vs. $25,030)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater and IU Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/