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Overview |
IPFW | UNK | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IPFW | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $219 |
Diversity |
IPFW | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IPFW | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | UNK | ||
| 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 UNK based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 6,041 students)
IPFW vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or UNK?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 25.6% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at IPFW than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($20,403.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than UNK ($11,951 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 12.6% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,111 vs. $11,390)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne as University of Nebraska at Kearney (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students is 2.1% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($7,432 vs. $7,282)
IPFW vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 54 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming UNK students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or UNK? 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 UNK and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (61% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $4,800 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,600)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($21,250 vs. $24,500)
- UNK graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($219 vs. $253)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/