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Overview |
IU Kokomo | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,892 | 13,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | #858 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $10,399 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $14,839 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,459 | $15,292 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,473 | $9,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 94% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,953 | 14,982 | ||
| Admitted | 1,654 | 10,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 70.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | 19.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
IU Kokomo | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $263 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 2,892 students)
IU Kokomo vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 38.8% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($10,399.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at IU Kokomo than University of Akron Main Campus ($21,356.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than University of Akron ($6,459 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 8.1% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,244 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Indiana University Kokomo (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 26.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($9,452 vs. $7,473)
IU Kokomo vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 102 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Kokomo (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than University of Akron (70.9%)
IU Kokomo vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (38% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $1,600 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,500)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($206 vs. $263)
- More IU Kokomo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/