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Miami Ohio State Purdue Calumet Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University of Dayton Purdue JMU BSU| Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IPFW | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
IPFW | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $211 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IPFW | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than IPFW based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 9,069 students)
IPFW vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 70.9% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Ohio University than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($23,720.00 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 Ohio University ($11,951 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 22% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,111 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 26.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($9,416 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 113 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Ohio 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 Ohio University and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (65% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $5,900 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $38,600)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,500)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($211 vs. $253)
- More Ohio University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/