IPFW vs. UWT

Comparable Facts

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

Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than UWT based on total student enrollment (7,206 students vs. 4,965 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Purdue University Fort Wayne is located in Fort Wayne, IN (Large City setting); University of Washington Tacoma Campus is in Tacoma, WA (Midsize City setting).
• Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Purdue University Fort Wayne 13:1; University of Washington Tacoma Campus 15:1.

IPFW vs. UWT Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IPFW or UWT? 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 Washington Tacoma Campus than IPFW ($13,898 vs. $14,735).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Fort Wayne are 28.7% lower than at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($11,669 vs. $16,371).
• University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 38.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than IPFW (about $3,636 more per year; $13,168.00 vs. $9,532.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 89.6% higher at UWT than at Purdue University Fort Wayne (about $20,517 more per year; $43,404.00 vs. $22,887.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Purdue University Fort Wayne than at University of Washington Tacoma Campus (95% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 70.4% larger than aid received by Purdue University Fort Wayne students ($12,161 vs. $7,135).

IPFW vs. UWT Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or UWT? 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 UWT and IPFW.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Purdue University Fort Wayne (1100) is 30 points higher than at UWT (1070).
• Incoming IPFW students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 20 at UWT).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Purdue University Fort Wayne 970/1220; University of Washington Tacoma Campus 960/1180.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Purdue University Fort Wayne 22/29; University of Washington Tacoma Campus 16/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IPFW - Test optional; UWT - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: IPFW Aug 1, 2027; UWT Jun 30, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UWT students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at IPFW (3.37).
• IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than UWT (82.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 21.4% at IPFW vs. 21.5% at UWT.

IPFW vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IPFW and UWT? 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.

• Purdue University Fort Wayne's six-year graduation rate is 26%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for UWT.
• Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn a median of about $27,200 more per year than IPFW graduates about ten years after starting college ($65,800 vs. $38,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Washington Tacoma Campus graduates have a $9,500 lower median loan debt than IPFW graduates ($15,000 vs. $24,500).
• Among borrowers, UWT graduates have an estimated $98 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than IPFW graduates ($155 vs. $253).
• More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)

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.