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Overview |
IPFW | WSU | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
IPFW | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $230 |
Diversity |
IPFW | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
IPFW | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than IPFW based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 9,069 students)
IPFW vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 65.5% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at WSU than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($29,622.00 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 WSU ($11,951 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 12% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,111 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 42.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($10,605 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 75 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than WSU (75.3%)
IPFW vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or WSU? 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 WSU and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at IPFW is the same as at Wayne State University (26% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $12,400 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $38,600)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $2,242 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($22,258 vs. $24,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/