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Overview |
IPFW | NSU | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
IPFW | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.37 | ||
| 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 | 800/1150 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $252 |
Diversity |
IPFW | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
IPFW | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | NSU | ||
| 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 NSU based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 3,344 students)
IPFW vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or NSU?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 2.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.4% higher at IPFW than Northern State University ($20,403.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than NSU ($11,951 vs. $17,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 10.5% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($9,150 vs. $10,111)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Northern State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students is 30% larger than aid received Northern State University ($7,432 vs. $5,715)
IPFW vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Northern State University (1024) is 29 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming IPFW students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have at the same average high school GPA (3.37) as students at NSU (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than NSU (78.1%)
IPFW vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or NSU? 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 NSU and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne earn on average $1,200 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $37,400)
- Northern State University students graduate with a $101 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($24,399 vs. $24,500)
- NSU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($252 vs. $253)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/