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Overview |
IPFW | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,874 | 2,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #864 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,049 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,015 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,619 | $14,203 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,589 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
IPFW | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,466 | 2,077 | ||
| Admitted | 5,539 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 890/1125 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $254 |
Diversity |
IPFW | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
IPFW | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (8,874 students vs. 2,348 students)
IPFW vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $8,049.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at IPFW than West Liberty University ($21,015.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than West Liberty University ($12,619 vs. $14,203)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 3.5% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($10,332 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than West Liberty University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students is 0.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($6,589 vs. $6,547)
IPFW vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 11 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than West Liberty University (72.1%)
IPFW vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne earn on average $700 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $37,900)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $117 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $24,617)
- IPFW graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($253 vs. $254)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/