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Purdue Calumet Purdue BSU Indiana Tech Penn State New Kensington UIC IU IUPUI Trine University University of Southern Indiana Northern Illinois Rutgers University-Newark| Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IPFW | LRC | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
IPFW | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
IPFW | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
IPFW | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | LRC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than LRC based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 2,068 students)
IPFW vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or LRC?
- La Roche College is 300.9% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at LRC than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($31,334.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than LRC ($11,951 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 27.4% lower than costs at La Roche College ($10,111 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 181.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($20,948 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 56 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or LRC? 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 LRC and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (51% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $5,700 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/