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RU Indiana State IUPUI UVA St. Andrews University Longwood University AUM JMU IU South Bend IU Old Dominion ETSU| Indiana University Kokomo | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Kokomo | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,648 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,428 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,972 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,691 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.6% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 915/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU Kokomo | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $215 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 21% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,704 students)
IU Kokomo vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or UVa-Wise?
- Indiana University Kokomo is 20.4% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at UVa-Wise than Indiana University Kokomo ($25,419.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than UVa-Wise ($6,648 vs. $9,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 26.6% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($9,412 vs. $11,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Kokomo as The University of Virginia's College at Wise (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 122.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($14,299 vs. $6,428)
IU Kokomo vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Kokomo (947) is 5 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming IU Kokomo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
IU Kokomo vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (39% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $3,600 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $827 lower median federal student loan debt than UVa-Wise graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,827)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UVa-Wise graduates. ($206 vs. $215)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/