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Overview |
IPFW | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
IPFW | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $253 |
Diversity |
IPFW | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IPFW | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 4,326 students)
IPFW vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or IU South Bend?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 7.4% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at IU South Bend 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 South Bend than IPFW ($8,785 vs. $11,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 10% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($9,190 vs. $10,111)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University South Bend students is 5.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($7,821 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 40 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or IU South Bend? 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 South Bend and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at IPFW is higher than Indiana University South Bend (26% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne earn on average $1,500 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $30 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($24,500 vs. $24,530)
- Indiana University South Bend and IPFW graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($253 vs. $253)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend 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/