IPFW vs. Oakland City University

Comparable Facts

Compare Purdue University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN with Oakland City University in Oakland City, IN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (7,206 students vs. 640 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Purdue University Fort Wayne is located in Fort Wayne, IN (Large City setting); Oakland City University is in Oakland City, IN (Distant Town setting).
• Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Oakland City University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Purdue University Fort Wayne 13:1; Oakland City University 13:1.

IPFW vs. Oakland City University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Oakland City University? 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 Purdue University Fort Wayne than Oakland City University ($14,735 vs. $16,437).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 0.6% lower than at Purdue University Fort Wayne ($11,600 vs. $11,669).
• Oakland City University is 192.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than IPFW (about $18,368 more per year; $27,900.00 vs. $9,532.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 21.9% higher at Oakland City University than at Purdue University Fort Wayne (about $5,013 more per year; $27,900.00 vs. $22,887.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Oakland City University than at Purdue University Fort Wayne (100% vs. 95%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland City University students is 265.3% larger than aid received by Purdue University Fort Wayne students ($26,067 vs. $7,135).

IPFW vs. Oakland City University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Oakland City University? 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 Oakland City University and IPFW.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Purdue University Fort Wayne (1100) is 100 points higher than at Oakland City University (1000).
• Incoming IPFW students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 20 at Oakland City University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Purdue University Fort Wayne 970/1220; Oakland City University 850/1150.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Purdue University Fort Wayne 22/29; Oakland City University 17/23.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IPFW - Test optional; Oakland City University - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: IPFW Aug 1, 2027; Oakland City University Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman IPFW students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Oakland City University (3.29).
• IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Oakland City University (82.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 21.4% at IPFW vs. 32.5% at Oakland City University.

IPFW vs. Oakland City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IPFW and Oakland City University? 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.

• Oakland City University's six-year graduation rate (64%) is higher than Purdue University Fort Wayne's (26%).
• Graduates from Purdue University Fort Wayne earn a median of about $2,200 more per year than Oakland City University graduates about ten years after starting college ($38,600 vs. $36,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Oakland City University graduates have a $4,300 lower median loan debt than IPFW graduates ($20,200 vs. $24,500).
• Among borrowers, Oakland City University graduates have an estimated $45 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than IPFW graduates ($208 vs. $253).
• More Oakland City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)

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.