College comparison

Indiana University-Northwest vs Purdue University Fort Wayne

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN	Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN
Acceptance rateIndiana University-Northwest is more selective	73%	84%
SAT (25–75)	910–1180	970–1220
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,661	5,484
Avg net price	$5,130	$13,171
Median earnings (10 yr)Purdue University Fort Wayne reports higher median earnings	$43,361	$45,872
Graduation rate	37%	36%
Median debt	$21,710	$21,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Indiana University-Northwest or Purdue University Fort Wayne harder to get into?

Indiana University-Northwest is more selective: Indiana University-Northwest's acceptance rate is approximately 73% and Purdue University Fort Wayne's is approximately 84% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Northwest vs Purdue University Fort Wayne?

The middle-50% SAT range is 910–1180 at Indiana University-Northwest and 970–1220 at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.