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Overview |
IPFW | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 11,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #181 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $14,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $16,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
IPFW | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 14,935 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 11,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $229 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
IPFW | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than IPFW based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 9,069 students)
IPFW vs. Rutgers University-Newark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Rutgers University-Newark?
- Rutgers University Newark is 65.1% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($30,600.00 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 Rutgers University-Newark ($11,951 vs. $16,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 41.9% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($10,111 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Rutgers University Newark (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 77.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($13,168 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Rutgers University-Newark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Rutgers University-Newark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Newark or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Newark (1030) is 35 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
IPFW vs. Rutgers University-Newark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Rutgers University-Newark? 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 Rutgers University-Newark and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (68% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $27,600 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $38,600)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $2,285 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($22,215 vs. $24,500)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($229 vs. $253)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/