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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU WKU Purdue Western Illinois University UE Taylor University IU Kokomo Earlham| University of Southern Indiana | Indiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Indiana State | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 8,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $9,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $20,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $12,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $10,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 18,531 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 17,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Indiana State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 8,658 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Indiana State?
- Indiana State University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Indiana State University ($21,140.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than University of Southern Indiana ($12,688 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 12.8% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,058 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Indiana State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 36.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($10,802 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Indiana State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Indiana (1002) is 92 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming University of Southern Indiana students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Indiana State (92.3%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or Indiana 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 Indiana State and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than University of Southern Indiana (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $1,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,720)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/