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Indiana State IUPUI UT Martin IU South Bend IU Union University| Indiana University Kokomo | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Kokomo | Bethel | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,892 | 2,974 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $16,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $16,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $10,537 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,459 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,473 | $10,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 90% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,953 | 3,318 | ||
| Admitted | 1,654 | 3,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 625/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IU Kokomo | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $292 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (2,974 students vs. 2,892 students)
IU Kokomo vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 125.2% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($16,870.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at IU Kokomo than Bethel University ($21,356.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than Bethel ($6,459 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 2.9% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,244 vs. $10,537)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Indiana University Kokomo (90% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 39.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($10,423 vs. $7,473)
IU Kokomo vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Kokomo (947) is 19 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming IU Kokomo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than IU Kokomo (84.7%)
IU Kokomo vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or Bethel? 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 Bethel and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at Bethel is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (32% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $4,200 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,250)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($206 vs. $292)
- More IU Kokomo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/