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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Indiana University Kokomo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | IU Kokomo | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Kokomo, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 2,892 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | iuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | IU Kokomo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $10,244 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $6,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $7,473 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
Admission |
ISU | IU Kokomo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | 1,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ISU | IU Kokomo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | IU Kokomo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $206 |
Diversity |
ISU | IU Kokomo | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ISU | IU Kokomo | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
ISU | IU Kokomo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 2,892 students)
ISU vs. IU Kokomo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or IU Kokomo?
- Illinois State University is 61.1% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($12,066.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at ISU than Indiana University Kokomo ($24,131.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than ISU ($6,459 vs. $20,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 13.1% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($10,244 vs. $11,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Indiana University Kokomo (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 55.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($11,590 vs. $7,473)
ISU vs. IU Kokomo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or IU Kokomo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Kokomo or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 143 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming ISU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU Kokomo (21)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than IU Kokomo (84.7%)
ISU vs. IU Kokomo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or IU Kokomo? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between IU Kokomo and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (71% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $10,500 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,000)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($206 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/