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LHU WKU UE Taylor University BSU IPFW IU Indiana State SIUE University of Indianapolis IUPUI Franklin College of Indiana| University of Southern Indiana | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | MUW | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,282 | 2,227 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | #1030 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,751 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,188 | $7,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,798 | $8,387 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,066 | $12,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,655 | $9,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,392 | 553 | ||
| Admitted | 4,157 | 553 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 850/1180 | ||
| 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 | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $155 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | MUW | ||
| 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
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (9,282 students vs. 2,227 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or MUW?
- University of Southern Indiana is 9.5% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($8,751.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.1% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Mississippi University for Women ($21,188.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than University of Southern Indiana ($12,617 vs. $14,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 28.7% lower than costs at University of Southern Indiana ($8,387 vs. $10,798)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Mississippi University for Women (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi University for Women students is 19.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($9,171 vs. $7,655)
University of Southern Indiana vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 10 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming University of Southern Indiana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than University of Southern Indiana (94.6%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or MUW? 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 MUW and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than University of Southern Indiana (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Indiana earn on average $1,000 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- MUW graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/