| IPFW vs. USD |
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|---|---|---|
#50 in Federal Region V Universities #16 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #290 in National Universities #3 in South Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,532 Indiana Residents $22,887 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,432 South Dakota Residents $12,942 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,052 Indiana Residents $15,962 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,118 South Dakota Residents $12,768 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,388 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,428 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,090 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,205 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter83.89% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.78% |
| Lower21.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.07% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,206 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,619 |
| Smaller6,489 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,619 |
| Smaller717 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,000 |
| Smaller584 | Online Student Population | Larger3,777 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower36% | Graduate Rate | Higher60% |
| Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| 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: 2,128) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,150) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 523 | Number of faculty | 637 |
| Lower$80,277 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,294 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.