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Indiana State Pitt IUPUI Point Park University Penn State Erie-Behrend College IU South Bend Robert Morris University IU University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown PennWest Edinboro| Indiana University Kokomo | Carlow University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Kokomo | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,648 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,428 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,972 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 1,691 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 850/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IU Kokomo | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Kokomo is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 2,104 students)
IU Kokomo vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 345.4% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at Carlow University than Indiana University Kokomo ($32,402.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than Carlow University ($6,648 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 38.3% lower than costs at Carlow University ($9,412 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Indiana University Kokomo (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 315.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($26,713 vs. $6,428)
IU Kokomo vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 25 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming IU Kokomo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than IU Kokomo (85.8%)
IU Kokomo vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or Carlow University? 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 Carlow University and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (51% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $3,400 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University 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/