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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,282 | 10,829 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | #767 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,751 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,188 | $29,448 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,798 | $11,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,066 | $14,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,655 | $9,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,392 | 18,223 | ||
| Admitted | 4,157 | 14,613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1050/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $257 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than University of Southern Indiana based on total student enrollment (10,829 students vs. 9,282 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 31% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $8,751.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Coastal Carolina than University of Southern Indiana ($29,448.00 vs. $21,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Coastal Carolina ($14,066 vs. $14,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 5.7% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($10,798 vs. $11,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Coastal Carolina University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 29.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($9,939 vs. $7,655)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is 7 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 Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Coastal Carolina (80.2%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than University of Southern Indiana (46% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $3,400 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $2,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,930)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($232 vs. $257)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/