IU Kokomo vs. Carson-Newman University

Comparable Facts

Compare Indiana University Kokomo in Kokomo, IN with Carson Newman University in Jefferson City, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Indiana University Kokomo is larger than Carson-Newman University based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,669 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Indiana University Kokomo is located in Kokomo, IN (Small City setting); Carson Newman University is in Jefferson City, TN (Small Suburban setting).
• Indiana University Kokomo is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Carson Newman University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Indiana University Kokomo 15:1; Carson Newman University 12:1.

IU Kokomo vs. Carson-Newman University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or Carson-Newman University? 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 Carson-Newman University ($3,880 vs. $20,895).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 7% lower than at Carson Newman University ($10,972 vs. $11,800).
• Carson Newman University is 311.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than IU Kokomo (about $26,276 more per year; $34,700.00 vs. $8,424.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 52.1% higher at Carson-Newman University than at Indiana University Kokomo (about $11,889 more per year; $34,700.00 vs. $22,811.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Carson Newman University than at Indiana University Kokomo (100% vs. 77%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman University students is 247.7% larger than aid received by Indiana University Kokomo students ($28,090 vs. $8,079).

IU Kokomo vs. Carson-Newman University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or Carson-Newman University? 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 Carson-Newman University and IU Kokomo.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Carson Newman University (1090) is 30 points higher than at IU Kokomo (1060).
• Incoming IU Kokomo students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 22 at Carson-Newman University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Kokomo 960/1150; Carson Newman University 955/1215.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Kokomo 21/27; Carson Newman University 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IU Kokomo - Test optional; Carson-Newman University - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Carson-Newman University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29).
• Carson-Newman University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than IU Kokomo (86.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 31.6% at IU Kokomo vs. 16.8% at Carson-Newman University.

IU Kokomo vs. Carson-Newman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IU Kokomo and Carson-Newman University? 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.

• Carson Newman University's six-year graduation rate (45%) is higher than Indiana University Kokomo's (20%).
• Graduates from Carson Newman University earn a median of about $3,200 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates about ten years after starting college ($41,700 vs. $38,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Indiana University Kokomo graduates have a $3,880 lower median loan debt than Carson-Newman University graduates ($20,000 vs. $23,880).
• Among borrowers, IU Kokomo graduates have an estimated $40 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Carson-Newman University graduates ($206 vs. $246).
• More Carson-Newman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)

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.