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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Northwest | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Northwest | ||
| 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 Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 8,505 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Northwest?
- University of Southern Indiana is 51.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,095.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Northwest Missouri State University ($21,140.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than University of Southern Indiana ($14,197 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 3.7% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,058 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Northwest Missouri State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 5.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($8,387 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 45 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming Northwest 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 at the same average high school GPA (3.45) as students at Northwest (3.45)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Northwest (85.6%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or Northwest? 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 Northwest and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than University of Southern Indiana (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/