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Purdue Calumet Purdue BSU Indiana Tech Penn State New Kensington UIC IU IUPUI Trine University University of Southern Indiana Northern Illinois Rutgers University-Newark| Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IPFW | SBTS | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 4,266 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $17,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $3,812 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
IPFW | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 368 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 58.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 993/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | N/A |
Diversity |
IPFW | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
IPFW | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 78% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 4,266 students)
IPFW vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or SBTS?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 45.9% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($11,400.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at IPFW than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($20,403.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than SBTS ($11,951 vs. $17,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 35.7% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($7,450 vs. $10,111)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students is 95% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($7,432 vs. $3,812)
IPFW vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or IPFW .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or SBTS? 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 SBTS and IPFW.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/