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WKU UE Taylor University BSU IPFW IU Indiana State SIUE Kentucky Murray State University University of Indianapolis IUPUI| University of Southern Indiana | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | KWC | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 813 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $236 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | KWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 813 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 230.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at KWC than University of Southern Indiana ($30,040.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than KWC ($14,443 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 11.1% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,058 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than University of Southern Indiana (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 152.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($20,036 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 46 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at KWC (3.3)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than KWC (68.5%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or KWC? 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 KWC and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than University of Southern Indiana (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Indiana earn on average $300 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($38,800 vs. $38,500)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $407 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,907)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($232 vs. $236)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/