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UTC Purdue Calumet Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Purdue BSU Memphis UA Huntsville Indiana Tech ETSU Austin Peay State University Penn State New Kensington| Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IPFW | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
IPFW | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $165 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
IPFW | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Tennessee Tech | ||
| 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than IPFW based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 9,069 students)
IPFW vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 9% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at IPFW than Tennessee Technological University ($20,403.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Tennessee Tech ($11,951 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 3.9% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($10,111 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 14% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($8,471 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 107 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
IPFW vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (50% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $4,800 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,600)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($16,000 vs. $24,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($165 vs. $253)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/