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Overview |
IPFW | Concord University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IPFW | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
IPFW | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $201 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
IPFW | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 37% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 1,748 students)
IPFW vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Concord University?
- Concord University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at IPFW than Concord University ($20,403.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than IPFW ($8,464 vs. $11,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 0.2% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($10,090 vs. $10,111)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 49.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($11,120 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 1 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming IPFW students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Concord 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 Concord University and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (34% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne earn on average $5,500 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,500)
- Concord University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($201 vs. $253)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/