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Overview |
IPFW | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 5,985 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $12,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $24,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $13,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IPFW | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 6,140 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 930/1220 | ||
| 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 22, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IPFW | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
IPFW | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 1% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | UM-Flint | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 5,985 students)
IPFW vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or UM-Flint?
- University of Michigan Flint is 61.5% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at UM-Flint than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($24,882.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than IPFW ($10,840 vs. $11,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 5.1% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($10,111 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 80.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($13,389 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 3 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
IPFW vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at UM-Flint is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (37% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $3,900 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/