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Overview |
IPFW | IU | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 47,005 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #200 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $10,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $37,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $12,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $16,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $10,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
IPFW | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 50,080 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 41,272 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1180/1400 | ||
| 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 | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $232 |
Diversity |
IPFW | IU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
IPFW | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 42% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | IU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than IPFW based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 9,069 students)
IPFW vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or IU?
- Indiana University Bloomington is 28.1% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($10,012.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.7% higher at IU than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($37,685.00 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 IU ($11,951 vs. $16,234)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 20.9% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($10,111 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Bloomington students is 39.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($10,336 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 204 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming IU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or IU? 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 IU and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (72% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $17,600 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,500)
- IU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/