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Purdue Calumet Purdue BSU Indiana Tech Penn State New Kensington UIC IU IUPUI Trine University IU South Bend University of Southern Indiana IU East| Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | Indiana University Southeast | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IPFW | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
IPFW | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| 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 Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $209 |
Diversity |
IPFW | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IPFW | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | IU Southeast | ||
| 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 IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 3,672 students)
IPFW vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or IU Southeast?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 7.4% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at IU Southeast 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 Southeast than IPFW ($8,264 vs. $11,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 8.9% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($10,111 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Indiana University Southeast (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students is 2.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($7,432 vs. $7,262)
IPFW vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 40 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or IU Southeast? 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 Southeast and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at IU Southeast is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (27% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne earn on average $300 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $4,239 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($20,261 vs. $24,500)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($209 vs. $253)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast 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/