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Overview |
IPFW | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
IPFW | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 880/1130 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
IPFW | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
IPFW | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 7% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Cleveland State | ||
| 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
- Cleveland State University is larger than than IPFW based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 9,069 students)
IPFW vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Cleveland State?
- Cleveland State University is 55.4% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at IPFW than Cleveland State University ($20,403.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Cleveland State ($11,951 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 40.4% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,111 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 27% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($9,436 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 33 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming IPFW students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (30% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $38,600)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/