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Overview |
IPFW | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
IPFW | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $266 |
Diversity |
IPFW | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
IPFW | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| 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 UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 7,457 students)
IPFW vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or UMass Dartmouth?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 81.4% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($30,317.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than UMass Dartmouth ($11,951 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 63.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($10,111 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students is 35.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($10,055 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (1025) is 30 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming IPFW students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman IPFW students have at the same average high school GPA (3.37) as students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or UMass Dartmouth? 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 UMass Dartmouth and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $10,400 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $1,260 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,760)
- IPFW graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($253 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/