IU Kokomo vs. UT Martin

Comparable Facts

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

The University of Tennessee Martin is larger than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (7,499 students vs. 2,921 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Indiana University Kokomo is located in Kokomo, IN (Small City setting); The University of Tennessee Martin is in Martin, TN (Remote Town setting).
• Indiana University Kokomo is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Tennessee Martin is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Indiana University Kokomo 15:1; The University of Tennessee Martin 16:1.

IU Kokomo vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin ($3,880 vs. $11,955).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 31.2% lower than at Indiana University Kokomo ($7,544 vs. $10,972).
• The University of Tennessee Martin is 25.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than IU Kokomo (about $2,136 more per year; $10,560.00 vs. $8,424.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 37.4% higher at IU Kokomo than at The University of Tennessee Martin (about $6,211 more per year; $22,811.00 vs. $16,600.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than at Indiana University Kokomo (98% vs. 77%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee Martin students is 34.4% larger than aid received by Indiana University Kokomo students ($10,861 vs. $8,079).

IU Kokomo vs. UT Martin Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and IU Kokomo.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at The University of Tennessee Martin (1090) is 30 points higher than at IU Kokomo (1060).
• Incoming IU Kokomo students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 22 at UT Martin).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Kokomo 960/1150; The University of Tennessee Martin 970/1210.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Indiana University Kokomo 21/27; The University of Tennessee Martin 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: IU Kokomo - Test optional; UT Martin - Required.
• Enrolled freshman UT Martin students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29).
• UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than IU Kokomo (86.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 31.6% at IU Kokomo vs. 22.8% at UT Martin.

IU Kokomo vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for IU Kokomo and UT Martin? 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 Tennessee Martin's six-year graduation rate (48%) is higher than Indiana University Kokomo's (20%).
• Graduates from The University of Tennessee Martin earn a median of about $600 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates about ten years after starting college ($39,100 vs. $38,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Indiana University Kokomo graduates have a $3,500 lower median loan debt than UT Martin graduates ($20,000 vs. $23,500).
• Among borrowers, IU Kokomo graduates have an estimated $36 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UT Martin graduates ($206 vs. $242).
• More UT Martin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (54% 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.