UN Omaha vs Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)

When it comes to higher education, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) and Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) stand out as two compelling options for prospective students. UNO boasts a higher acceptance rate (86%) compared to PFW's 79%, making it a more accessible choice. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, with UNO excelling in fields like business, education, and nursing, while PFW shines in engineering, technology, and health sciences. UNO's student body is slightly larger and more diverse, with a higher percentage of female students and a greater representation of international students. PFW, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate (59% vs. 56%), indicating a strong commitment to student success. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these aspects and more, providing valuable insights to guide your choice.

	Purdue University Fort Wayne	University of Nebraska at Omaha
Overview
Location	Fort Wayne, Indiana	Omaha, Nebraska
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
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%	69.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	83.2%	87.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $60	Undergraduate: $45 Graduate: $45
SAT range	1000 - 1210	N/A
ACT range	20 - 26	18 - 25
Students submitting SAT score	63.0%
Students submitting ACT score	16.0%	85.0%
Total number of applicants	6,007	8,821
Total number of admissions given out	4,998	7,696
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,293	2,166
Yield rate	25.9%	28.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	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: $23,388 Out of state: $36,970
Average net price	$11,820	$12,790
Tuition	In state: $7,703 Out of state: $20,111	In state: $6,344 Out of state: $19,926
Room & board		$10,414
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $7,108	73.0% Average amount $7,224
Students receiving federal student loan	41.0% Average amount $4,577	29.0% Average amount $4,662
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $7,294	2.0% Average amount $9,998

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,768 Men 48.5% Women 51.5%	12,197 Men 44.7% Women 55.3%
Graduate students	530 Men 46.6% Women 53.4%	3,131 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.5%	5.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,328	2,481
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Visual & Performing Arts Public Administration and Social Service Health Professions	Business Education Liberal Arts Computer and Information Science Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	38.3%	50.4%
Dropout rate	57.7%	12.4%
Transferred out	N/A	31.9%
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 Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,600 Year 2: $87,068 Year 3: $95,059 Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,638 Year 2: $89,859 Year 3: $91,406 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,650 Year 2: $68,778 Year 3: $79,462 Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,060 Year 2: $58,943 Year 3: $68,019 Air Transportation (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,224 Year 2: $46,673 Year 3: $65,634 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,045 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $63,718 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,697 Year 2: $61,888 Year 3: $63,607 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,051 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $60,160 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,682 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $54,642 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,233 Year 2: $51,482 Year 3: $53,255

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