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Overview |
IPFW | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,874 | 973 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #864 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,049 | $32,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,015 | $32,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $11,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,619 | $23,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,589 | $22,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IPFW | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,466 | 1,417 | ||
| Admitted | 5,539 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 910/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IPFW | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
IPFW | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (8,874 students vs. 973 students)
IPFW vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 306.2% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($32,694.00 vs. $8,049.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at OC Comets than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($32,694.00 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 OC Comets ($12,619 vs. $23,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 15% lower than costs at Olivet College ($10,332 vs. $11,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 243% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($22,602 vs. $6,589)
IPFW vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 64 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than IPFW (85.7%)
IPFW vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $700 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/