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Overview |
CCSJ | IPFW | ||
| Location | Whiting, IN | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 9,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsj.edu | ipfw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSJ | IPFW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,500 | $7,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,500 | $20,403 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $10,111 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,634 | $11,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,532 | $7,432 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSJ | IPFW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,853 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.75 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSJ | IPFW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSJ | IPFW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $253 |
Diversity |
CCSJ | IPFW | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CCSJ | IPFW | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CCSJ | IPFW | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than CCSJ based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 658 students)
CCSJ vs. IPFW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSJ or IPFW?
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph is 162.3% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($20,500.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at CCSJ than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($20,500.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than CCSJ ($11,951 vs. $13,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calumet College of Saint Joseph are 12.3% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($9,000 vs. $10,111)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calumet College of Saint Joseph as Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calumet College of Saint Joseph students is 95.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($14,532 vs. $7,432)
Which college is harder to get into, CCSJ or IPFW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IPFW or CCSJ .
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at CCSJ (2.75)
CCSJ vs. IPFW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSJ or IPFW? 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 IPFW and CCSJ.
- The graduation rate at CCSJ is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (28% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Calumet College of Saint Joseph earn on average $8,200 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $38,600)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,500)
- CCSJ graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($204 vs. $253)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSJ students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/