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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | WKU | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $250 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than University of Southern Indiana based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 9,178 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at WKU than University of Southern Indiana ($27,000.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than University of Southern Indiana ($12,625 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 10.1% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,058 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than University of Southern Indiana (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 29.4% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($10,260 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 45 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming WKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than University of Southern Indiana (94.4%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or WKU? 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 WKU and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than University of Southern Indiana (50% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Indiana earn on average $1,700 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $37,100)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,250)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($232 vs. $250)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/