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Overview |
IPFW | IU Kokomo | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Kokomo, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 2,846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #869 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | iuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | IU Kokomo | ||
| 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 | $6,648 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $6,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IPFW | IU Kokomo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 1,972 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 1,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 30.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 Kokomo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | IU Kokomo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $206 |
Diversity |
IPFW | IU Kokomo | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
IPFW | IU Kokomo | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | IU Kokomo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 2,846 students)
IPFW vs. IU Kokomo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or IU Kokomo?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 7.4% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at IU Kokomo 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 Kokomo than IPFW ($6,648 vs. $11,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo 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 Kokomo (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students is 15.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($7,432 vs. $6,428)
IPFW vs. IU Kokomo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or IU Kokomo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Kokomo or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 48 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Kokomo (21)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. IU Kokomo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or IU Kokomo? 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 Kokomo and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at IPFW is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (26% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne earn on average $100 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,500)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($206 vs. $253)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/