| IPFW vs. NDSU |
#50 in Federal Region V Universities #16 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #244 in National Universities #3 in North Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,532 Indiana Residents $22,887 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,910 North Dakota Residents $15,564 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,052 Indiana Residents $15,962 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,786 North Dakota Residents $12,578 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,388 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,139 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,090 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter83.89% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.96% |
| Lower21.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable32.01% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,206 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,952 |
| Smaller6,489 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,762 |
| Smaller717 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,190 |
| Smaller584 | Online Student Population | Larger1,054 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower36% | Graduate Rate | Higher64% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,340) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,563) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,920) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 523 | Number of faculty | 643 |
| Lower$80,277 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$95,441 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.