IPFW vs. LSUA

Comparable Facts

Compare Purdue University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN with Louisiana State University Alexandria in Alexandria, LA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than LSUA based on total student enrollment (7,206 students vs. 6,815 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Purdue University Fort Wayne is located in Fort Wayne, IN (Large City setting); Louisiana State University Alexandria is in Alexandria, LA (Rural Fringe setting).
• Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Louisiana State University Alexandria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Purdue University Fort Wayne 13:1; Louisiana State University Alexandria 33:1.

IPFW vs. LSUA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IPFW or LSUA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than IPFW ($8,296 vs. $14,735).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 17.7% lower than at Purdue University Fort Wayne ($9,598 vs. $11,669).
• Purdue University Fort Wayne is 35.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than LSUA (about $2,482 more per year; $9,532.00 vs. $7,050.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 56.2% higher at IPFW than at Louisiana State University Alexandria (about $8,237 more per year; $22,887.00 vs. $14,650.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Purdue University Fort Wayne than at Louisiana State University Alexandria (95% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Alexandria students is 6% larger than aid received by Purdue University Fort Wayne students ($7,561 vs. $7,135).

IPFW vs. LSUA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or LSUA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between LSUA and IPFW.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Purdue University Fort Wayne (1100) is the same as at LSUA (1100).
• Incoming IPFW students have a 6 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 19 at LSUA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Purdue University Fort Wayne 970/1220; Louisiana State University Alexandria 970/1220.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Purdue University Fort Wayne 22/29; Louisiana State University Alexandria 17/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IPFW - Test optional; LSUA - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: IPFW Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman IPFW students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at LSUA (3.16).
• LSUA has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than IPFW (83.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 21.4% at IPFW vs. 66.6% at LSUA.

IPFW vs. LSUA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IPFW and LSUA? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Purdue University Fort Wayne's six-year graduation rate (26%) is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria's (12%).
• Graduates from Purdue University Fort Wayne earn a median of about $2,900 more per year than LSUA graduates about ten years after starting college ($38,600 vs. $35,700), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Louisiana State University Alexandria graduates have a $6,793 lower median loan debt than IPFW graduates ($17,707 vs. $24,500).
• Among borrowers, LSUA graduates have an estimated $70 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than IPFW graduates ($183 vs. $253).
• More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.