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Overview |
IU Kokomo | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,648 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,428 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,972 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,691 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.6% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $248 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 9% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,481 students)
IU Kokomo vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 7.9% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at IU Kokomo than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($20,634.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than West Virginia University Tech ($6,648 vs. $9,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 24.1% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,412 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Indiana University Kokomo (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 37.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($8,830 vs. $6,428)
IU Kokomo vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 35 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming IU Kokomo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
IU Kokomo vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (29% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $12,100 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $4,001 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,001)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($206 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/