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Michigan State WMU CMU Purdue Calumet Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Michigan Hope College Purdue Eastern Michigan University| Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | Grand Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IPFW | GVSU | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
IPFW | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
IPFW | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
IPFW | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than IPFW based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 9,069 students)
IPFW vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 78.5% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at IPFW than Grand Valley State University ($20,403.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than GVSU ($11,951 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 0.3% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($10,111 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($8,811 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 95 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or GVSU? 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 GVSU and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (63% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/