IU Kokomo vs. Bethel

Comparable Facts

Compare Indiana University Kokomo in Kokomo, IN with Bethel University in McKenzie, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Bethel University is larger than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (2,936 students vs. 2,921 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Indiana University Kokomo is located in Kokomo, IN (Small City setting); Bethel University is in McKenzie, TN (Distant Town setting).
• Indiana University Kokomo is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Bethel University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Indiana University Kokomo 15:1; Bethel University 15:1.

IU Kokomo vs. Bethel Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or Bethel? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than Bethel ($3,880 vs. $13,112).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 4% lower than at Indiana University Kokomo ($10,538 vs. $10,972).
• Bethel University is 122.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than IU Kokomo (about $10,288 more per year; $18,712.00 vs. $8,424.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 21.9% higher at IU Kokomo than at Bethel University (about $4,099 more per year; $22,811.00 vs. $18,712.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Bethel University than at Indiana University Kokomo (98% vs. 77%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 119.1% larger than aid received by Indiana University Kokomo students ($17,700 vs. $8,079).

IU Kokomo vs. Bethel Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or Bethel? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Bethel and IU Kokomo.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Indiana University Kokomo (1060) is 80 points higher than at Bethel (980).
• Incoming IU Kokomo students have a 6 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 18 at Bethel).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Kokomo 960/1150; Bethel University 830/1120.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Kokomo 21/27; Bethel University 15/21.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IU Kokomo - Test optional; Bethel - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Bethel students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29).
• IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Bethel (60.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 31.6% at IU Kokomo vs. 32.2% at Bethel.

IU Kokomo vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IU Kokomo and Bethel? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Bethel University's six-year graduation rate (32%) is higher than Indiana University Kokomo's (20%).
• Graduates from Bethel University earn a median of about $4,200 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates about ten years after starting college ($42,700 vs. $38,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Indiana University Kokomo graduates have a $8,250 lower median loan debt than Bethel graduates ($20,000 vs. $28,250).
• Among borrowers, IU Kokomo graduates have an estimated $86 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.