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University of North Dakota Indiana State IUPUI NDSU IU South Bend IU Minnesota State University-Mankato| Indiana University Kokomo | Minot State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Kokomo | MSU | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #726 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,648 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,428 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,972 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 1,691 | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 992/1178 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
IU Kokomo | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $193 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,777 students)
IU Kokomo vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or MSU?
- Indiana University Kokomo is 1.5% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.9% higher at IU Kokomo than Minot State University ($20,634.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than MSU ($6,648 vs. $12,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 31.1% lower than costs at Indiana University Kokomo ($7,180 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Kokomo than Minot State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Kokomo students is 16% larger than aid received Minot State University ($6,428 vs. $5,542)
IU Kokomo vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at Minot State University (999) is 52 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Kokomo (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than IU Kokomo (85.8%)
IU Kokomo vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or MSU? 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 MSU and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (34% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Minot State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $38,500)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $1,275 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Kokomo graduates. ($18,725 vs. $20,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than IU Kokomo graduates. ($193 vs. $206)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/