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Overview |
IPFW | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
IPFW | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 24, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $192 |
Diversity |
IPFW | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
IPFW | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than IPFW based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 9,069 students)
IPFW vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or UT Tyler?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 5.7% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at UT Tyler than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($23,232.00 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 UT Tyler ($11,951 vs. $13,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 2% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($9,908 vs. $10,111)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than The University of Texas at Tyler (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Tyler students is 29.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($9,612 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 64 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at UT Tyler is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (40% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $10,500 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $38,600)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $5,868 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($18,632 vs. $24,500)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($192 vs. $253)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/