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Indiana State Albion College IUPUI IU South Bend IU Cornerstone University GVSU Olivet Nazarene University Ferris State University Cedarville University| Indiana University Kokomo | Spring Arbor University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Kokomo | SAU | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,648 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,428 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,972 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 1,691 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 970/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IU Kokomo | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $248 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Kokomo is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,396 students)
IU Kokomo vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 326.5% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at SAU than Indiana University Kokomo ($31,020.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than SAU ($6,648 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 13.2% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($9,412 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Indiana University Kokomo (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 221.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($20,677 vs. $6,428)
IU Kokomo vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 126 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming SAU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Kokomo (21)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than SAU (47.3%)
IU Kokomo vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or SAU? 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 SAU and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (56% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $4,100 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $4,043 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,043)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($206 vs. $248)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/