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Indiana State IUPUI Southeastern Oklahoma State University UCO-Central IU South Bend IU NSU Cameron University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Indiana University Kokomo | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Kokomo | ECU | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,648 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,428 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,972 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 1,691 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.6% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 960/1078 | ||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $174 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Central University is larger than than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (3,376 students vs. 2,846 students)
IU Kokomo vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or ECU?
- Indiana University Kokomo is 21.2% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at IU Kokomo than East Central University ($20,634.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than ECU ($6,648 vs. $10,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 21.4% lower than costs at Indiana University Kokomo ($7,752 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Kokomo than East Central University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 37.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($8,853 vs. $6,428)
IU Kokomo vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at East Central University (970) is 23 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming IU Kokomo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than ECU (70.1%)
IU Kokomo vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or ECU? 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 ECU and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (34% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $1,800 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,500)
- East Central University students graduate with a $3,122 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Kokomo graduates. ($16,878 vs. $20,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than IU Kokomo graduates. ($174 vs. $206)
- More IU Kokomo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU 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/