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USC Beaufort ASU Indiana State IUPUI Lander University LSUS Winthrop University IU South Bend IU UofSC Limestone University Newberry College| Indiana University Kokomo | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Kokomo | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Kokomo, IN | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iuk.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Kokomo | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,648 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,428 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Kokomo | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,972 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 1,691 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Kokomo | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
IU Kokomo | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
IU Kokomo | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU Kokomo | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 2,846 students)
IU Kokomo vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Kokomo or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 42.9% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at USC Aiken than Indiana University Kokomo ($20,856.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Kokomo than USC Aiken ($6,648 vs. $11,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 12.4% lower than costs at Indiana University Kokomo ($8,376 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Indiana University Kokomo (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 53.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($9,891 vs. $6,428)
IU Kokomo vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Kokomo or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or IU Kokomo .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 29 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming IU Kokomo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman IU Kokomo students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- IU Kokomo has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
IU Kokomo vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Kokomo or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and IU Kokomo.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (41% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $1,100 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/