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Overview |
IPFW | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IPFW | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
IPFW | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Niagara University | ||
| 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 Niagara University based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 3,858 students)
IPFW vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 353% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Niagara University than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($35,400.00 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 Niagara University ($11,951 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 25.6% lower than costs at Niagara University ($10,111 vs. $12,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne as Niagara University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 302.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($29,898 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Niagara University (1037) is 42 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming Niagara University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Niagara University? 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 Niagara University and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (65% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $4,500 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/