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Overview |
IU Kokomo | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,648 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,428 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 51% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,972 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,691 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.6% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
IU Kokomo | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $256 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | - | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 2,846 students)
IU Kokomo vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or Purdue North Central?
- Indiana University Kokomo is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at IU Kokomo than Purdue University North Central Campus ($20,634.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than Purdue North Central ($6,648 vs. $7,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 27.5% lower than costs at Indiana University Kokomo ($7,380 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Kokomo than Purdue University North Central Campus (98% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University North Central Campus students is 11.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($7,168 vs. $6,428)
IU Kokomo vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Kokomo (947) is 4 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming IU Kokomo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman IU Kokomo students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
IU Kokomo vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or Purdue North Central? 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 Purdue North Central and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at IU Kokomo is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (20% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $3,400 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $4,836 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,836)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($206 vs. $256)
- More Purdue North Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/