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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 34% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 7,000 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 110% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Lindenwood University ($21,140.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Lindenwood University ($14,443 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 1.4% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($10,058 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than University of Southern Indiana (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 99.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($15,840 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Lindenwood University (1043) is 41 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming Lindenwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or Lindenwood University? 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 Lindenwood University and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than University of Southern Indiana (45% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $5,300 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/