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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | ESU | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
University of Southern Indiana | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $200 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than ESU based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 5,324 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or ESU ?
- University of Southern Indiana is 72.3% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($9,095.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Emporia State University ($21,140.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than ESU ($14,443 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 8.1% lower than costs at University of Southern Indiana ($9,308 vs. $10,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Emporia State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Indiana students is 48.3% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($7,927 vs. $5,345)
University of Southern Indiana vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 28 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 ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at ESU (3.41)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than University of Southern Indiana (94.4%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or ESU ? 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 ESU and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than University of Southern Indiana (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Emporia State University earn on average $200 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,800)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $3,081 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($19,419 vs. $22,500)
- ESU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($200 vs. $232)
- More ESU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/