Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Western State Colorado University Metropolitan State College of Denver FLC WKU University of Northern Colorado UCCS CU Denver Adams State College UE Colorado State Taylor University CU Boulder| Colorado Mesa University | University of Southern Indiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Colorado Mesa | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #881 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | usi.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Colorado Mesa | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $9,095 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $21,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $10,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | University of Southern Indiana | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | 4,277 | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | 4,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado Mesa | University of Southern Indiana | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $232 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | University of Southern Indiana | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | University of Southern Indiana | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than Colorado Mesa based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 8,905 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. University of Southern Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or University of Southern Indiana?
- University of Southern Indiana is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mesa for in-state tuition ($9,095.00 vs. $8,261.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Colorado Mesa than University of Southern Indiana ($21,983.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Colorado Mesa ($14,443 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 14.6% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($10,058 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Colorado Mesa University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Mesa University students is 16.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($9,209 vs. $7,927)
Colorado Mesa vs. University of Southern Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Indiana (1002) is 50 points higher than at Colorado Mesa (952)
- Incoming University of Southern Indiana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Colorado Mesa (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Colorado Mesa (3.28)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Colorado Mesa (81.8%)
Colorado Mesa vs. University of Southern Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Indiana is higher than Colorado Mesa University (34% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn on average $1,200 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,800)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,500)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/