IU Kokomo vs. OC Comets

Comparable Facts

Compare Indiana University Kokomo in Kokomo, IN with The University of Olivet in Olivet, MI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Indiana University Kokomo is larger than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 979 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Indiana University Kokomo is located in Kokomo, IN (Small City setting); The University of Olivet is in Olivet, MI (Distant Rural setting).
• Indiana University Kokomo is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Olivet is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Indiana University Kokomo 15:1; The University of Olivet 17:1.

IU Kokomo vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets ($3,880 vs. $19,362).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 12.7% lower than at The University of Olivet ($10,972 vs. $12,567).
• The University of Olivet is 304.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than IU Kokomo (about $25,644 more per year; $34,068.00 vs. $8,424.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 49.3% higher at OC Comets than at Indiana University Kokomo (about $11,257 more per year; $34,068.00 vs. $22,811.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The University of Olivet than at Indiana University Kokomo (100% vs. 77%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Olivet students is 244.8% larger than aid received by Indiana University Kokomo students ($27,858 vs. $8,079).

IU Kokomo vs. OC Comets Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and IU Kokomo.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Indiana University Kokomo (1060) is 40 points higher than at OC Comets (1020).
• Incoming IU Kokomo students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 20 at OC Comets).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Kokomo 960/1150; The University of Olivet 910/1120.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Kokomo 21/27; The University of Olivet 18/23.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IU Kokomo - Test optional; OC Comets - Test-free.
• IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than OC Comets (83.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 31.6% at IU Kokomo vs. 20.4% at OC Comets.

IU Kokomo vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IU Kokomo and OC Comets? 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.

• The University of Olivet's six-year graduation rate (46%) is higher than Indiana University Kokomo's (20%).
• Graduates from The University of Olivet earn a median of about $800 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates about ten years after starting college ($39,300 vs. $38,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Indiana University Kokomo graduates have a $7,000 lower median loan debt than OC Comets graduates ($20,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, IU Kokomo graduates have an estimated $73 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than OC Comets graduates ($206 vs. $279).
• More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (53% 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.