IPFW vs. University of Akron

Comparable Facts

Compare Purdue University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN with University of Akron Main Campus in Akron, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Akron Main Campus is larger than IPFW based on total student enrollment (13,332 students vs. 7,206 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Purdue University Fort Wayne is located in Fort Wayne, IN (Large City setting); University of Akron Main Campus is in Akron, OH (Midsize City setting).
• Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Akron Main Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Purdue University Fort Wayne 13:1; University of Akron Main Campus 17:1.

IPFW vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IPFW or University of Akron? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than IPFW ($14,693 vs. $14,735).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Fort Wayne are 2% lower than at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,669 vs. $11,904).
• University of Akron Main Campus is 37.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than IPFW (about $3,603 more per year; $13,135.00 vs. $9,532.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 10% higher at IPFW than at University of Akron Main Campus (about $2,072 more per year; $22,887.00 vs. $20,815.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Purdue University Fort Wayne as at University of Akron Main Campus (95% vs. 95%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 61.9% larger than aid received by Purdue University Fort Wayne students ($11,551 vs. $7,135).

IPFW vs. University of Akron Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or University of Akron? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between University of Akron and IPFW.

• University of Akron Main Campus reports an open admissions policy.
• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Purdue University Fort Wayne (1100) is 50 points higher than at University of Akron (1050).
• Incoming IPFW students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 21 at University of Akron).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Purdue University Fort Wayne 970/1220; University of Akron Main Campus 900/1190.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Purdue University Fort Wayne 22/29; University of Akron Main Campus 17/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IPFW - Test optional; University of Akron - Open admission.
• Typical fall application deadline: IPFW Aug 1, 2027; University of Akron Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman University of Akron students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at IPFW (3.37).
• IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than University of Akron (59.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 21.4% at IPFW vs. 18.3% at University of Akron.

IPFW vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IPFW and University of Akron? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Akron Main Campus's six-year graduation rate (38%) is higher than Purdue University Fort Wayne's (26%).
• Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn a median of about $1,500 more per year than IPFW graduates about ten years after starting college ($40,100 vs. $38,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Purdue University Fort Wayne graduates have a $1,000 lower median loan debt than University of Akron graduates ($24,500 vs. $25,500).
• Among borrowers, IPFW graduates have an estimated $10 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than University of Akron graduates ($253 vs. $263).
• More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.