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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,282 | 6,296 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,751 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,188 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,798 | $14,225 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,066 | $15,820 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,655 | $8,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 84% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,392 | 4,353 | ||
| Admitted | 4,157 | 3,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $234 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Fitchburg State | ||
| 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
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (9,282 students vs. 6,296 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Fitchburg State?
- University of Southern Indiana is 802.2% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($8,751.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.5% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Fitchburg State University ($21,188.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Fitchburg State ($14,066 vs. $15,820)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 31.7% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($10,798 vs. $14,225)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Fitchburg State University (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 13.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($8,717 vs. $7,655)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Indiana (1002) is 9 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming University of Southern Indiana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Fitchburg State (89.9%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg State and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than University of Southern Indiana (47% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $185 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,685)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($232 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/