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Purdue Calumet Purdue BSU Indiana Tech Penn State New Kensington UIC IU CUW UWM IUPUI CMA Trine University| Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IPFW | Stritch | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IPFW | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
IPFW | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 24% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 1,332 students)
IPFW vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 344.6% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at Stritch than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($34,744.00 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 Stritch ($11,951 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 13.6% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($8,900 vs. $10,111)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 285.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($28,670 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 33 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming IPFW students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Stritch? 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 Stritch and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (55% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $13,900 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Stritch graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/