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Overview |
IUPUI | Northwest | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $258 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IUPUI | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 8,505 students)
IUPUI vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Northwest?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 49.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,972.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160% higher at IUPUI than Northwest Missouri State University ($31,410.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Northwest ($11,462 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 7.9% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,428 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 45.5% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($12,201 vs. $8,387)
IUPUI vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 33 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI or Northwest? 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 Northwest and IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $7,400 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,200)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $1,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($23,090 vs. $25,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($238 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/