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WKU UE Taylor University BSU IPFW IU Indiana State Missouri State University-Springfield SIUE University of Indianapolis IUPUI LSUS| University of Southern Indiana | Southwest Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,282 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,751 | $27,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,188 | $27,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,798 | $8,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,066 | $19,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,655 | $18,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,392 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 4,157 | 1,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $218 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| 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 Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,282 students vs. 2,155 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 211.9% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($27,290.00 vs. $8,751.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Southwest Baptist University than University of Southern Indiana ($27,290.00 vs. $21,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Southwest Baptist University ($14,066 vs. $19,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 20.6% lower than costs at University of Southern Indiana ($8,952 vs. $10,798)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Southwest Baptist University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 139.5% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($18,334 vs. $7,655)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 56 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than University of Southern Indiana (94.6%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than University of Southern Indiana (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Indiana earn on average $2,100 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $1,413 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($21,087 vs. $22,500)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($218 vs. $232)
- More Southwest Baptist University 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/