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SHSU TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington A&M Commerce| Indiana University Kokomo | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Kokomo | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,648 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,428 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,972 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,691 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.6% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $227 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | Lamar 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
- Lamar University is larger than than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 2,846 students)
IU Kokomo vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or Lamar University?
- Indiana University Kokomo is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at IU Kokomo than Lamar University ($20,634.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than Lamar University ($6,648 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 5% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,412 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Kokomo than Lamar University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 61.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($10,397 vs. $6,428)
IU Kokomo vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at Lamar University (974) is 27 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming IU Kokomo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
IU Kokomo vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or Lamar 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 Lamar University and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (31% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $7,000 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,000)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($206 vs. $227)
- More IU Kokomo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/