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Overview |
IPFW | ETSU | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IPFW | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $211 |
Diversity |
IPFW | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IPFW | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 23% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | ETSU | ||
| 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than IPFW based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 9,069 students)
IPFW vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or ETSU?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 1.2% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at IPFW than East Tennessee State University ($20,403.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than ETSU ($11,951 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($9,613 vs. $10,111)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($8,739 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 73 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or ETSU? 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 ETSU and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,600)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,500)
- ETSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($211 vs. $253)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/