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South Dakota State University WKU UE Taylor University Dakota Wesleyan University BSU IPFW IU Indiana State USD SIUE University of Indianapolis| University of Southern Indiana | Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 940/1240 | ||
| 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 |
University of Southern Indiana | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 3,241 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Dakota State?
- University of Southern Indiana is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($9,095.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.2% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Dakota State University ($21,140.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Dakota State ($14,443 vs. $17,977)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 25.4% lower than costs at University of Southern Indiana ($8,018 vs. $10,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Dakota State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Indiana students is 45% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($7,927 vs. $5,467)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Dakota State University (1047) is 45 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming Dakota State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Dakota State (78.9%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Indiana is the same as at Dakota State University (34% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Dakota State 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 $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota State graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More Dakota State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/