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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | MVNU | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 1,941 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #623 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $33,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $33,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $23,391 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $23,202 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 963/1228 | ||
| 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 | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $274 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | MVNU | ||
| 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 1,941 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or MVNU?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 272.9% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.4% higher at MVNU than University of Southern Indiana ($33,918.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than MVNU ($14,443 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Southern Indiana ($9,612 vs. $10,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than University of Southern Indiana (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 192.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($23,202 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 45 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming MVNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than MVNU (85.3%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or MVNU? 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 MVNU and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than University of Southern Indiana (57% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $7,300 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $4,036 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,536)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($232 vs. $274)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/