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Overview |
McKendree University | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #881 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | usi.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $9,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $21,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $10,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
McKendree University | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 4,277 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 4,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
McKendree University | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $232 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
McKendree University | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 15% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than McKendree University based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 1,960 students)
McKendree University vs. University of Southern Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or University of Southern Indiana?
- McKendree University is 252.1% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($32,020.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at McKendree University than University of Southern Indiana ($32,020.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than McKendree University ($14,443 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 15.2% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,058 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than University of Southern Indiana (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McKendree University students is 204.6% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($24,145 vs. $7,927)
McKendree University vs. University of Southern Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University 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 McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at McKendree University (1006) is 4 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming McKendree University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. University of Southern Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree University 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 McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at McKendree University is higher than University of Southern Indiana (54% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $9,500 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More McKendree University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/