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WKU UE Taylor University BSU IPFW IU Indiana State SIUE University of Indianapolis IUPUI Franklin College of Indiana LSUS| University of Southern Indiana | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,282 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,751 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,188 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,798 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,066 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,655 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,392 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 4,157 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,282 students vs. 8,679 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Purdue Northwest?
- University of Southern Indiana is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,751.00 vs. $7,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Purdue University Northwest ($21,188.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than University of Southern Indiana ($9,637 vs. $14,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 18.7% lower than costs at University of Southern Indiana ($9,097 vs. $10,798)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Purdue University Northwest (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Indiana students is 19.2% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($7,655 vs. $6,420)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or University of Southern Indiana .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or Purdue Northwest? 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 Northwest and University of Southern Indiana.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/