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Indiana State IUPUI IU South Bend IU Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University IWU| Indiana University Kokomo | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Kokomo | KWC | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 813 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,648 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,428 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,972 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,691 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.6% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $236 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 32% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Kokomo is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 813 students)
IU Kokomo vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 313% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at KWC than Indiana University Kokomo ($30,040.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than KWC ($6,648 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 18.7% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($9,412 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Indiana University Kokomo (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 211.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($20,036 vs. $6,428)
IU Kokomo vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 101 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming KWC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Kokomo (21)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than KWC (68.5%)
IU Kokomo vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or KWC? 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 KWC and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (44% vs. 20%)
- Graduates of Indiana University Kokomo and KWC have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($38,500 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $2,907 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,907)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($206 vs. $236)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/