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Overview |
IU Kokomo | GVSU | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,648 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,428 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,972 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,691 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.6% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU Kokomo | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 2,846 students)
IU Kokomo vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 91.8% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at IU Kokomo than Grand Valley State University ($20,634.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than GVSU ($6,648 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 7.7% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($9,412 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Kokomo than Grand Valley State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 37.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($8,811 vs. $6,428)
IU Kokomo vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 143 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU Kokomo (21)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than IU Kokomo (85.8%)
IU Kokomo vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or GVSU? 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 GVSU and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (63% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/