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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence WKU Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College UE Marquette University| Illinois Wesleyan University | University of Southern Indiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #881 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | usi.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $9,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $21,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 4,277 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 4,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 |
IWU | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
IWU | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. University of Southern Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or University of Southern Indiana?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 489.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.6% higher at IWU than University of Southern Indiana ($53,610.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than IWU ($14,443 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 23.5% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,058 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than University of Southern Indiana (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 361.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($36,614 vs. $7,927)
IWU vs. University of Southern Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 247 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming IWU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. University of Southern Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Southern Indiana (82% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $21,700 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/