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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | ETSU | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than University of Southern Indiana based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 9,178 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or ETSU?
- University of Southern Indiana is 17.8% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($9,095.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.3% higher at University of Southern Indiana than East Tennessee State University ($21,140.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than University of Southern Indiana ($14,350 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Southern Indiana ($9,613 vs. $10,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than University of Southern Indiana (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 10.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($8,739 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 66 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming ETSU 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 ETSU (3.33)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than ETSU (85.3%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or ETSU? 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 ETSU and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than University of Southern Indiana (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,800)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- ETSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/