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WKU UE Taylor University MCA BSU IPFW IU Memphis Indiana State SIUE University of Indianapolis IUPUI| University of Southern Indiana | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | CBU | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 |
University of Southern Indiana | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 1,934 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 290.5% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68% higher at CBU than University of Southern Indiana ($35,520.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than CBU ($14,443 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 1.6% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($10,058 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than University of Southern Indiana (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 240.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($26,964 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 103 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming CBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than CBU (87.5%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or CBU? 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 CBU and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than University of Southern Indiana (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $11,800 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/