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Trine University IPFW Purdue North Central Gannon University IWU University of Saint Francis| Indiana Institute of Technology | Spalding University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana Tech | Spalding | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,595 | 1,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indianatech.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana Tech | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,064 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,064 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,854 | $8,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,179 | $26,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,813 | $16,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Indiana Tech | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,323 | 720 | ||
| Admitted | 3,442 | 703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana Tech | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana Tech | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
Indiana Tech | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 4% |
Students |
Indiana Tech | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Indiana Tech | Spalding | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana Institute of Technology is larger than than Spalding based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 1,532 students)
Indiana Tech vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana Tech or Spalding?
- Indiana Institute of Technology is 8% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($29,064.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Indiana Tech than Spalding University ($29,064.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Institute of Technology than Spalding ($22,179 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 30.8% lower than costs at Indiana Institute of Technology ($8,300 vs. $10,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than Spalding University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Institute of Technology students is 21.5% larger than aid received Spalding University ($19,813 vs. $16,307)
Indiana Tech vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana Tech or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or Indiana Tech .
- The average SAT score at Spalding University (970) is 8 points higher than at Indiana Tech (962)
- Incoming Indiana Tech students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
Indiana Tech vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana Tech or Spalding? 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 Spalding and Indiana Tech.
- The graduation rate at Spalding is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (42% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $1,300 more per year than Spalding graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,300)
- Spalding University students graduate with a $1,862 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana Tech graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,862)
- Spalding graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana Tech graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Spalding graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/