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Overview |
IPFW | W&J | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,874 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #864 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,049 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,015 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,619 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,589 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IPFW | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,466 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 5,539 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
IPFW | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IPFW | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
IPFW | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (8,874 students vs. 1,162 students)
IPFW vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 243% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $8,049.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at W&J than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($27,605.00 vs. $21,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than W&J ($12,619 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 34.6% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,332 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 491.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($38,971 vs. $6,589)
IPFW vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or IPFW .
- Accepted freshman W&J 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 (85.7%) than W&J (81.5%)
IPFW vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or W&J? 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 W&J and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (74% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $18,300 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/