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Indiana State IUPUI IU South Bend IU| Indiana University Kokomo | Bluffton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Kokomo | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,892 | 678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $35,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $35,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,459 | $21,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,473 | $29,291 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,953 | 2,873 | ||
| Admitted | 1,654 | 1,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 920/1130 | ||
| 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 | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Kokomo is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (2,892 students vs. 678 students)
IU Kokomo vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 373.8% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Bluffton University than Indiana University Kokomo ($35,498.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than Bluffton University ($6,459 vs. $21,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 15.8% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($10,244 vs. $11,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Indiana University Kokomo (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 292% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($29,291 vs. $7,473)
IU Kokomo vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 25 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming IU Kokomo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman IU Kokomo students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Bluffton University (61.2%)
IU Kokomo vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or Bluffton University? 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 Bluffton University and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (59% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $2,100 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/