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Is PFW a Good School for the Money?

Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$126,561 Avg Total Cost

Purdue University Fort Wayne Value Report

Is PFW worth the money? Read College Factual's annual PFW value report to determine if the school is priced fairly for the quality of education they provide.

Fair Value Nationwide

Average National Value
Average National Quality
Fair Price

Purdue University Fort Wayne is ranked #1,141 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Compared to other schools of similar quality, Purdue University Fort Wayne is priced appropriately for the kind of quality provided and is thus a fair value according to College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking.

National Value Ranking  1141 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  49.09 out of 100
Overpriced
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Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $126,561 For That Piece of Paper

The average PFW student's degree will cost an estimated $126,561. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $27,159 and a typical 4.66 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$27,159
Average Years to Graduate4.66
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$126,561

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average PFW net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on PFW cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$72,836 In-State With Aid
$143,822 Avg Cost No Aid
4.66 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how PFW value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$143,822#0F
All Students$126,561#1,141C
Only Students Receiving Aid$113,000#844B-
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$103,657#F
All Students$86,396#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$72,836#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Indiana.

About 96% of PFW students receive financial aid. Get more details on what PFW financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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