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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 4,326 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or IU South Bend?
- University of Southern Indiana is 25% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend 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 South Bend ($21,140.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than University of Southern Indiana ($8,785 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 9.4% lower than costs at University of Southern Indiana ($9,190 vs. $10,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Indiana University South Bend (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Indiana students is 1.4% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($7,927 vs. $7,821)
University of Southern Indiana vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Indiana (1002) is 47 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming University of Southern Indiana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or IU South Bend? 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 South Bend and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Indiana is higher than Indiana University South Bend (34% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Indiana earn on average $1,700 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $37,100)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $2,030 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,530)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/