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Purdue Calumet Purdue BSU LSU UL Lafayette Indiana Tech NSU Lamar University Texas State LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Penn State New Kensington UIC| Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | Louisiana State University Shreveport | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IPFW | LSUS | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 8,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #937 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $10,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $7,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $9,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IPFW | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1090/1140 | ||
| 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 | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $201 |
Diversity |
IPFW | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
IPFW | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | LSUS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 8,721 students)
IPFW vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or LSUS?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 38.2% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260.7% higher at IPFW than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($20,403.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than IPFW ($7,587 vs. $11,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 1.1% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Shreveport ($10,111 vs. $10,226)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne as Louisiana State University Shreveport (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 33.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($9,929 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. LSUS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 34 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming IPFW students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or LSUS? 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 LSUS and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at LSUS is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (28% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport earn on average $900 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $38,600)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,500)
- LSUS 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 LSUS students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/