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Overview |
IPFW | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IPFW | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $271 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
IPFW | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Ashland College based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 4,174 students)
IPFW vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Ashland College?
- Ashland University is 194.3% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($23,000.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Ashland College than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($23,000.00 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 Ashland College ($11,951 vs. $20,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 13.1% lower than costs at Ashland University ($10,111 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ashland University students is 146.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($18,290 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 50 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming Ashland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
IPFW vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Ashland College? 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 Ashland College and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (61% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Ashland University earn on average $1,800 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,250)
- IPFW graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($253 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/