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Overview |
IU Kokomo | OWU | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,648 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,428 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,972 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 1,691 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.6% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IU Kokomo | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 27% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,410 students)
IU Kokomo vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 577.2% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.7% higher at OWU than Indiana University Kokomo ($49,262.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than OWU ($6,648 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 46% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($9,412 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Indiana University Kokomo (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 471.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($36,757 vs. $6,428)
IU Kokomo vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or IU Kokomo .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at IU Kokomo (3.29)
- IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than OWU (52.2%)
IU Kokomo vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or OWU? 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 OWU and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (61% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $11,100 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/