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GS Georgia State WKU University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University UE Taylor University TROY BSU Albany State University| Columbus State University | University of Southern Indiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #881 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | usi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $21,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $10,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbus State | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 4,277 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 4,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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 | Jun 30, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than Columbus State based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. University of Southern Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or University of Southern Indiana?
- University of Southern Indiana is 108.1% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($9,095.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Columbus State University ($21,140.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than University of Southern Indiana ($12,902 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 20.1% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,058 vs. $12,080)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University as University of Southern Indiana (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus State University students is 15.4% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($9,147 vs. $7,927)
Columbus State vs. University of Southern Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State 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 Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Indiana (1002) is 41 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming University of Southern Indiana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. University of Southern Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Indiana is higher than Columbus State University (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Indiana earn on average $1,400 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $37,400)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/