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Overview |
IPFW | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
IPFW | PennWest California | ||
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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 | 3.37 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
IPFW | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| 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% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
IPFW | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 6,509 students)
IPFW vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or PennWest California?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 1.3% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.3% higher at IPFW than PennWest California ($20,403.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 3% lower than costs at PennWest California ($10,111 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($7,432 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 73 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
IPFW vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (53% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $3,900 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/