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ECSU SCSU CCSU WKU UE Taylor University BSU Buffalo State College IPFW IU Indiana State UConn| Western Connecticut State University | University of Southern Indiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #881 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | usi.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $9,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $21,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $10,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
WestConn | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,277 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 4,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
WestConn | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
WestConn | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. University of Southern Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or University of Southern Indiana?
- University of Southern Indiana is 40.7% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($9,095.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Western Connecticut State University ($21,140.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than WestConn ($14,443 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 44.8% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,058 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Western Connecticut State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 14.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($9,057 vs. $7,927)
WestConn vs. University of Southern Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or University of Southern Indiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Indiana or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. University of Southern Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or University of Southern Indiana? 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 University of Southern Indiana and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than University of Southern Indiana (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $8,600 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/