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Overview |
IPFW | Northwest | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
IPFW | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.45 | ||
| 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 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IPFW | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 33% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 8,505 students)
IPFW vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Northwest?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at IPFW than Northwest Missouri State University ($20,403.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Northwest ($11,951 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 3.1% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,111 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 12.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($8,387 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 52 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Northwest? 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 Northwest and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (49% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Northwest 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/