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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Robert Morris University Indiana State Concord University IUPUI Frostburg State University Millersville University of Pennsylvania GCU Fairmont State| Indiana University Kokomo | PennWest California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Kokomo | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,648 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,428 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,972 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,691 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
IU Kokomo | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,846 students)
IU Kokomo vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 6.1% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.3% higher at IU Kokomo than PennWest California ($20,634.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 10.7% lower than costs at PennWest California ($9,412 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Kokomo than PennWest California (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Kokomo students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($6,428 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Kokomo (947) is 25 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming IU Kokomo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
IU Kokomo vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (53% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $4,000 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/