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WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University UE Louisville Cumberland College Taylor University ETSU Murray State University BSU IPFW| University of Southern Indiana | Eastern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Eastern | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than University of Southern Indiana based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 9,178 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Eastern?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Eastern Kentucky University ($21,140.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Southern Indiana ($10,806 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 3% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,058 vs. $10,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana as Eastern Kentucky University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 33.5% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($10,583 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 26 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 Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Eastern (64.3%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or Eastern? 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 Eastern and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than University of Southern Indiana (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Indiana earn on average $900 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $37,900)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $1,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,695)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/