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Overview |
IPFW | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
IPFW | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $234 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IPFW | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Fitchburg State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 6,554 students)
IPFW vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Fitchburg State?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 705.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.4% higher at IPFW than Fitchburg State University ($20,403.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Fitchburg State ($11,951 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 33.7% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($10,111 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students is 4.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($7,432 vs. $7,093)
IPFW vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 2 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Fitchburg State? 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 Fitchburg State and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (47% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,600)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $1,815 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($22,685 vs. $24,500)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($234 vs. $253)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/