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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | BGSU | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Southern Indiana based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 9,178 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or BGSU?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 23.9% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($11,272.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($21,140.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than BGSU ($14,443 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 25.1% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($10,058 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowling Green State University Main Campus students is 12.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($8,898 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Bowling Green State University Main Campus (1012) is 10 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming University of Southern Indiana students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than BGSU (78.7%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or BGSU? 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 BGSU and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than University of Southern Indiana (58% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $4,800 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/