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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 80% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 3,198 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or IU Northwest?
- University of Southern Indiana is 25% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,095.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Indiana University Northwest ($21,140.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than University of Southern Indiana ($6,553 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 6.9% lower than costs at University of Southern Indiana ($9,412 vs. $10,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Indiana University Northwest (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 10.4% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($8,754 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Indiana (1002) is 74 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming University of Southern Indiana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or IU Northwest? 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 IU Northwest and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Indiana is higher than Indiana University Northwest (34% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $700 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $2,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,030)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/