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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than University of Southern Indiana based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 9,178 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Mississippi State?
- Mississippi State University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Mississippi State than University of Southern Indiana ($25,294.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Mississippi State ($14,443 vs. $15,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 9% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($10,058 vs. $10,964)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana as Mississippi State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 79.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($14,252 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 138 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Mississippi State (75.2%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or Mississippi 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 Mississippi State and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than University of Southern Indiana (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Mississippi State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/