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WKU UE Taylor University Saint Xavier University BSU IPFW IU Indiana State SIUE University of Indianapolis IUPUI Franklin College of Indiana| University of Southern Indiana | Saint Josephs College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | SJC | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Rensselaer, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | saintjoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | SJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $29,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $29,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $15,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $21,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | SJC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 1,506 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 1,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | SJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | SJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | SJC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | SJC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | - | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | SJC | ||
| 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 972 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. SJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or SJC?
- Saint Josephs College is 226% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at SJC than University of Southern Indiana ($29,650.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than SJC ($14,443 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 6.1% lower than costs at University of Southern Indiana ($9,480 vs. $10,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than University of Southern Indiana (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 176.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($21,898 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. SJC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or SJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SJC or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Indiana (1002) is 17 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming University of Southern Indiana students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at SJC (3.27)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than SJC (76.8%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. SJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or SJC? 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 SJC and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than University of Southern Indiana (58% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $5,200 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/