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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Wright State | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Wright State | ||
| 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Southern Indiana based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 9,178 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 18.9% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Wright State University Main Campus ($21,140.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Wright State ($14,443 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 6.2% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($10,058 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Wright State University Main Campus (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 11.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($8,867 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 32 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming University of Southern Indiana students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than University of Southern Indiana (94.4%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or Wright State? 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 Wright State and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Wright State is higher than University of Southern Indiana (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $4,600 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/