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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $235 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 37% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than University of Southern Indiana based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 9,178 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Kentucky?
- University of Kentucky is 26.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Kentucky than University of Southern Indiana ($30,913.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Kentucky ($14,443 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 45.9% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,058 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than University of Kentucky (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 78% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($14,114 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 141 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Southern Indiana (94.4%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than University of Southern Indiana (59% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $12,200 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,750)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($232 vs. $235)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/