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Overview |
IPFW | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,874 | 2,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #864 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,049 | $30,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,015 | $30,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $12,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,619 | $20,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,589 | $24,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
IPFW | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,466 | 2,623 | ||
| Admitted | 5,539 | 2,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
IPFW | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Muskingum | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (8,874 students vs. 2,108 students)
IPFW vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Muskingum?
- Muskingum University is 280.8% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($30,650.00 vs. $8,049.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Muskingum than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($30,650.00 vs. $21,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Muskingum ($12,619 vs. $20,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 21.5% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($10,332 vs. $12,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Muskingum University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 269.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($24,325 vs. $6,589)
IPFW vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 11 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman Muskingum students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Muskingum (81.7%)
IPFW vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (54% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Muskingum University earn on average $1,500 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/