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Overview |
IPFW | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IPFW | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 986/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $248 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
IPFW | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Salem State University | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 6,539 students)
IPFW vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Salem State University?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 758.8% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.4% higher at IPFW than Salem State University ($20,403.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Salem State University ($11,951 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 47.9% lower than costs at Salem State University ($10,111 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($8,562 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or IPFW .
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Salem State 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 Salem State University and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,600)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,500)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/