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Purdue Calumet Purdue BSU Indiana Tech Penn State New Kensington UIC IU IUPUI Trine University University of Southern Indiana IU Southeast AUM| Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IPFW | IU East | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
IPFW | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $211 |
Diversity |
IPFW | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
IPFW | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 25% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 3,039 students)
IPFW vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or IU East?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 7.4% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at IU East than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($20,634.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than IPFW ($8,837 vs. $11,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 7.4% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($9,412 vs. $10,111)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 5.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($7,874 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 34 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than IU East (77.6%)
IPFW vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or IU East? 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 East and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at IPFW is higher than Indiana University East (26% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne earn on average $5,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,500)
- IU East graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($211 vs. $253)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/