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Purdue Calumet WSSU UNCG Purdue Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M BSU Morgan State ECU Hampton University| Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IPFW | NCAT | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,874 | 13,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #864 | #950 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,049 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,015 | $17,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $8,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,619 | $10,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,589 | $10,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
IPFW | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,466 | 30,717 | ||
| Admitted | 5,539 | 14,183 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $299 |
Diversity |
IPFW | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
IPFW | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 32% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than IPFW based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 8,874 students)
IPFW vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or NCAT?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 127.4% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($8,049.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at IPFW than North Carolina A & T State University ($21,015.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than IPFW ($10,258 vs. $12,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 17% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($8,832 vs. $10,332)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 62.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($10,700 vs. $6,589)
IPFW vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 85 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than NCAT (46.2%)
IPFW vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or NCAT? 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 NCAT and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (41% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne earn on average $500 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $38,100)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($24,500 vs. $29,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($253 vs. $299)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/