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Overview |
IPFW | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IPFW | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $248 |
Diversity |
IPFW | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
IPFW | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 1,481 students)
IPFW vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 0.4% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at IPFW than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($20,403.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than IPFW ($9,529 vs. $11,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 15.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,111 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 18.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($8,830 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (995) is 13 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming IPFW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
IPFW vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and IPFW.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (29% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $12,000 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $38,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($24,001 vs. $24,500)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/