Morehead State vs Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)

Morehead State University and Purdue University Fort Wayne, while both offering quality education, present distinct characteristics that cater to different student preferences. Morehead State, nestled in the scenic Appalachian foothills, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring undergraduates. Purdue Fort Wayne, on the other hand, is known for its rigorous academic standards, reflected in its lower acceptance rate. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further differences, including popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, to determine which university aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Purdue University Fort Wayne	Morehead State University
Overview
Location	Fort Wayne, Indiana	Morehead, Kentucky
Campus setting	City: Large	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	57.0%	70.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	83.2%	89.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $60	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30
SAT range	1000 - 1210	N/A
ACT range	20 - 26	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	63.0%
Students submitting ACT score	16.0%
Total number of applicants	6,007	6,922
Total number of admissions given out	4,998	6,218
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,293	1,184
Yield rate	25.9%	19.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,441 Out of state: $35,849	In state: $23,984 Out of state: $28,628
Average net price	$11,820	$10,471
Tuition	In state: $7,703 Out of state: $20,111	In state: $9,082 Out of state: $13,726
Room & board		$10,040
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $7,108	97.0% Average amount $10,376
Students receiving federal student loan	41.0% Average amount $4,577	55.0% Average amount $4,964
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $7,294	5.0% Average amount $9,199

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,768 Men 48.5% Women 51.5%	8,312 Men 38.7% Women 61.3%
Graduate students	530 Men 46.6% Women 53.4%	670 Men 37.6% Women 62.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.5%	0.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	1,328	3,315
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Ohio Tennessee Virginia Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Visual & Performing Arts Public Administration and Social Service Health Professions	Education Health Professions Business Liberal Arts Agriculture
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	38.3%	44.8%
Dropout rate	57.7%	53.6%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,891 Year 2: $81,333 Year 3: $88,532 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,127 Year 2: $62,508 Year 3: $71,227 Construction Engineering Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,864 Year 2: $51,106 Year 3: $59,608 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,059 Year 2: $51,813 Year 3: $55,597 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,529 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $51,831 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,756 Year 2: $42,309 Year 3: $50,227 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,157 Year 2: $45,305 Year 3: $46,663 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,423 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $43,573 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,451 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $42,453 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,308 Year 2: $36,344 Year 3: $42,039	Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,256 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $67,934 Engineering Technology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,465 Year 2: $56,544 Year 3: $63,288 Curriculum and Instruction (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $53,198 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $61,548 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,164 Year 2: $59,919 Year 3: $59,589 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,855 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $56,127 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $56,482 Year 2: $54,430 Year 3: $52,630 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,023 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $52,250 Engineering-Related Fields (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,090 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $52,098 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,707 Year 2: $35,823 Year 3: $42,105 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,028 Year 2: $40,481 Year 3: $42,017

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