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Overview |
IPFW | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 3,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #682 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $34,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $34,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $25,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IPFW | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 6,033 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 4,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1030/1245 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
IPFW | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IPFW | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 39% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 3,288 students)
IPFW vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 346.3% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($34,880.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at Point Park University than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($34,880.00 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 Point Park University ($11,951 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 21.1% lower than costs at Point Park University ($10,111 vs. $12,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne as Point Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 246.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($25,771 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Point Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point Park University or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is the same at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming IPFW students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Point Park 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 Point Park University and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Point Park University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (50% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Point Park University earn on average $2,200 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Point Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/