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Indiana State IUPUI Alma College IU South Bend IU WMU| Indiana University Kokomo | Olivet College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Kokomo | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,892 | 973 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $32,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $32,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,459 | $23,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,473 | $22,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,953 | 1,417 | ||
| Admitted | 1,654 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 910/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
IU Kokomo | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (2,892 students vs. 973 students)
IU Kokomo vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 336.4% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($32,694.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at OC Comets than Indiana University Kokomo ($32,694.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than OC Comets ($6,459 vs. $23,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 16% lower than costs at Olivet College ($10,244 vs. $11,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Indiana University Kokomo (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 202.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($22,602 vs. $7,473)
IU Kokomo vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Kokomo (947) is 16 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming IU Kokomo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than IU Kokomo (84.7%)
IU Kokomo vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (46% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $800 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans 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/