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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than University of Southern Indiana based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 9,178 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 46.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Ohio University than University of Southern Indiana ($23,720.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Ohio University ($14,443 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 22.6% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,058 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Ohio University Main Campus (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 18.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($9,416 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 106 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or Ohio 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 Ohio University and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of Southern Indiana (65% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $5,700 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $38,800)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/