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Overview |
IPFW | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IPFW | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $278 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
IPFW | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 34% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 1,074 students)
IPFW vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 74.8% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($25,534.00 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 Pitt-Bradford ($11,951 vs. $16,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 2.2% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($10,111 vs. $10,332)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 81.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($13,470 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 17 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $19,400 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,909)
- IPFW graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($253 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/