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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 48% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than University of Southern Indiana based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 9,178 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Purdue?
- Purdue University Main Campus is 6.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($9,718.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Purdue than University of Southern Indiana ($28,520.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than University of Southern Indiana ($12,576 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 0.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Indiana ($10,030 vs. $10,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Purdue University Main Campus (98% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University Main Campus students is 12.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($8,950 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 229 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Purdue (52.7%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or Purdue? 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 Purdue and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than University of Southern Indiana (68% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $22,400 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $38,800)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Purdue graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/