Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Purdue Calumet PennWest California Purdue BSU WCU PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Indiana Tech Penn State Penn State New Kensington| Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
IPFW | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | iup.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
IPFW | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $7,716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IPFW | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
IPFW | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IPFW | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 85% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 8,816 students)
IPFW vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at IPFW than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($20,403.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($11,951 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 24% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,111 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 17% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($8,697 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 40 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (52% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $3,600 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/