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Overview |
IPFW | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
IPFW | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IPFW | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $263 |
Diversity |
IPFW | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
IPFW | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 7% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than IPFW based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 9,069 students)
IPFW vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 29.2% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at IPFW than University of Akron Main Campus ($20,403.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than University of Akron ($11,951 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 22.7% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,111 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 14.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($8,525 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 54 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $1,500 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,500)
- IPFW graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($253 vs. $263)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/