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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Purdue Calumet Michigan UM-Dearborn| Indiana University Northwest | Western Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Northwest | WMU | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 93% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU Northwest | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 99.7% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at IU Northwest than Western Michigan University ($20,634.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than WMU ($6,553 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 18% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($9,412 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Indiana University Northwest (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 28.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($8,754 vs. $6,813)
IU Northwest vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 102 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming WMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or WMU? 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 WMU and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Indiana University Northwest (56% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $9,400 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,603 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,030 vs. $26,633)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/