UM-Flint vs Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)

When it comes to higher education, University of Michigan-Flint and Purdue University Fort Wayne stand out as two compelling options for prospective students. While both universities offer a diverse range of academic programs and opportunities, they also possess distinct characteristics that set them apart. This side-by-side comparison delves into the key differences between these institutions, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Whether you're a high school senior navigating the college application process or a transfer student seeking a new academic home, this comprehensive analysis will help you make an informed decision about your educational journey.

	Purdue University Fort Wayne	University of Michigan-Flint
Overview
Location	Fort Wayne, Indiana	Flint, Michigan
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
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%	73.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $60	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $55
SAT range	1000 - 1210	1015 - 1250
ACT range	20 - 26	21 - 29
Students submitting SAT score	63.0%	66.0%
Students submitting ACT score	16.0%	7.0%
Total number of applicants	6,007	4,021
Total number of admissions given out	4,998	2,970
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,293	493
Yield rate	25.9%	16.6%
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: $25,368 Out of state: $37,592
Average net price	$11,820	$12,616
Tuition	In state: $7,703 Out of state: $20,111	In state: $12,318 Out of state: $24,542
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $8,402 Meal plan: $3,192
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $7,108	94.0% Average amount $9,575
Students receiving federal student loan	41.0% Average amount $4,577	40.0% Average amount $4,823
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $7,294	4.0% Average amount $11,573

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,768 Men 48.5% Women 51.5%	4,995 Men 36.3% Women 63.7%
Graduate students	530 Men 46.6% Women 53.4%	1,423 Men 32.7% Women 67.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	1.6%
International students	3.5%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,328	710
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Michigan Ohio California Illinois Mississippi

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Visual & Performing Arts Public Administration and Social Service Health Professions	Health Professions Business Education Public Administration and Social Service Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	38.3%	35.6%
Dropout rate	57.7%	57.9%
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $110,090 Year 2: $144,240 Year 3: $119,924 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $102,899 Year 2: $105,752 Year 3: $109,908 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $75,710 Year 2: $73,635 Year 3: $84,957 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,834 Year 2: $70,776 Year 3: $78,818 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,918 Year 2: $54,869 Year 3: $74,031 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $71,101 Year 2: $69,757 Year 3: $73,730 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,329 Year 2: $65,937 Year 3: $67,020 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,971 Year 2: $67,324 Year 3: $67,007 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,071 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $57,315 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,885 Year 2: $43,957 Year 3: $53,382

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