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Overview |
IU Kokomo | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,892 | 20,183 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $27,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,704 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,459 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,473 | $9,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 93% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,953 | 14,763 | ||
| Admitted | 1,654 | 10,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IU Kokomo | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $224 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| 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
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (20,183 students vs. 2,892 students)
IU Kokomo vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Middle Tennessee State University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($7,536.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Indiana University Kokomo ($27,072.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than Middle Tennessee State University ($6,459 vs. $12,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 14.3% lower than costs at Middle Tennessee State University ($10,244 vs. $11,704)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Indiana University Kokomo (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 33% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($9,942 vs. $7,473)
IU Kokomo vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or Middle Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Tennessee State University or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 84 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming Middle Tennessee State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Kokomo (21)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Middle Tennessee State University (68%)
IU Kokomo vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or Middle Tennessee State 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 Middle Tennessee State University and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (45% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $1,758 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,758)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($206 vs. $224)
- More Middle Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/