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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 51% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $256 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | - | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 6,092 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Purdue North Central?
- University of Southern Indiana is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($9,095.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Purdue University North Central Campus ($21,140.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than University of Southern Indiana ($7,832 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 36.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Indiana ($7,380 vs. $10,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Purdue University North Central Campus (98% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Indiana students is 10.6% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($7,927 vs. $7,168)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Indiana (1002) is 59 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming University of Southern Indiana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or Purdue North Central? 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 North Central and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Indiana is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (34% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $3,100 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $2,336 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,836)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($232 vs. $256)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/