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Overview |
IPFW | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,874 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #864 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,049 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,015 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,619 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,589 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
IPFW | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,466 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 5,539 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | N/A |
Diversity |
IPFW | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
IPFW | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 14% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (8,874 students vs. 8,679 students)
IPFW vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Purdue Northwest?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 6% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,049.00 vs. $7,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at IPFW than Purdue University Northwest ($21,015.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than IPFW ($9,637 vs. $12,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 13.6% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($9,097 vs. $10,332)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Purdue University Northwest (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students is 2.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($6,589 vs. $6,420)
IPFW vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or IPFW .
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
IPFW vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or Purdue 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 Purdue Northwest and IPFW.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/