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Overview |
IPFW | UWT | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
IPFW | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $155 |
Diversity |
IPFW | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
IPFW | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 4,794 students)
IPFW vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 43.2% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.5% higher at UWT than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($39,687.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than IPFW ($10,680 vs. $11,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 40.6% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($10,111 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 74.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($12,961 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 29 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or UWT? 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 UWT and IPFW.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $27,200 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $38,600)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,500)
- UWT graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans 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/