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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | IWU | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Marion, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | indwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $29,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $29,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $20,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 3,946 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,104 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $249 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | IWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 2,603 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or IWU?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 226.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at IWU than University of Southern Indiana ($29,684.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than IWU ($14,443 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 0.1% lower than costs at University of Southern Indiana ($10,050 vs. $10,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than University of Southern Indiana (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 154.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($20,194 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 84 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than IWU (86.7%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or IWU? 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 IWU and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Southern Indiana (70% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $15,500 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $1,604 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,104)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($232 vs. $249)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/