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Overview |
IU Kokomo | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,648 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,428 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,972 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 1,691 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.6% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.21 | ||
| 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 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IU Kokomo | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $204 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | Tarleton | ||
| 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
- Tarleton State University is larger than than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 2,846 students)
IU Kokomo vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or Tarleton?
- Indiana University Kokomo is 64.7% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at IU Kokomo than Tarleton State University ($20,634.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than Tarleton ($6,648 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 9.7% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($9,412 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Kokomo than Tarleton State University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 31.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($8,463 vs. $6,428)
IU Kokomo vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at Tarleton State University (959) is 12 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming IU Kokomo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman IU Kokomo students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than IU Kokomo (85.8%)
IU Kokomo vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (39% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $38,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Kokomo graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than IU Kokomo graduates. ($204 vs. $206)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/