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WKU UE Taylor University BSU IPFW IU Indiana State SIUE University of Indianapolis IUPUI UWM LSUS| Illinois College | University of Southern Indiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 9,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | usi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,870 | $8,751 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,870 | $21,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,264 | $10,798 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,255 | $14,066 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,139 | $7,655 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Illinois College | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,660 | 4,392 | ||
| Admitted | 2,733 | 4,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 978/1183 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois College | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (9,282 students vs. 958 students)
Illinois College vs. University of Southern Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or University of Southern Indiana?
- Illinois College is 321.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($36,870.00 vs. $8,751.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74% higher at Illinois College than University of Southern Indiana ($36,870.00 vs. $21,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Illinois College ($14,066 vs. $17,255)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 5.2% lower than costs at University of Southern Indiana ($10,264 vs. $10,798)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than University of Southern Indiana (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 293.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($30,139 vs. $7,655)
Illinois College vs. University of Southern Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or University of Southern Indiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Indiana or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Illinois College (74.7%)
Illinois College vs. University of Southern Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or University of Southern Indiana? 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 University of Southern Indiana and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than University of Southern Indiana (57% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $6,500 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/