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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Ship | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,282 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,751 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,188 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,798 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,066 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,655 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,392 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 4,157 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | Ship | ||
| 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 Ship based on total student enrollment (9,282 students vs. 5,184 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 9.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $8,751.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($21,188.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Ship ($14,066 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 19.9% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,798 vs. $12,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Indiana students is 28.6% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,655 vs. $5,951)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Indiana (1002) is 23 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming University of Southern Indiana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Ship (3.23)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Ship (85.5%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or Ship? 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 Ship and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than University of Southern Indiana (60% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,400 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/