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Overview |
IPFW | Indiana Tech | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | indianatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Indiana Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $29,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $29,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $10,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $22,179 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $19,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IPFW | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 5,323 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 3,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.03 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Indiana Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $277 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
IPFW | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Indiana Tech | ||
| 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 Indiana Tech based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 2,595 students)
IPFW vs. Indiana Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Indiana Tech?
- Indiana Institute of Technology is 271.9% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($29,064.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Indiana Tech than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($29,064.00 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 Indiana Tech ($11,951 vs. $22,179)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 7.3% lower than costs at Indiana Institute of Technology ($10,111 vs. $10,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne as Indiana Institute of Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Institute of Technology students is 166.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($19,813 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Indiana Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Indiana Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana Tech or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 33 points higher than at Indiana Tech (962)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
IPFW vs. Indiana Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Indiana Tech? 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 Indiana Tech and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at IPFW is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (26% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $8,000 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,362 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana Tech graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,862)
- IPFW graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana Tech graduates. ($253 vs. $277)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/