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Purdue Calumet Purdue BSU Indiana Tech Penn State New Kensington UIC IU IUPUI Trine University University of Southern Indiana NKU Northern Illinois| Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | Thomas More University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IPFW | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 1,958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #688 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $34,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $34,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $10,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $21,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $23,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IPFW | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 2,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1005/1256 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
IPFW | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
IPFW | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 41% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Thomas More | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 1,958 students)
IPFW vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 335.8% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.9% higher at Thomas More than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($34,060.00 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 Thomas More ($11,951 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 1% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($10,014 vs. $10,111)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne as Thomas More University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 220.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($23,834 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Thomas More University (1016) is 21 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming IPFW students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (52% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $15,900 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More 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/