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WKU WVU Marshall University UE Taylor University BSU IPFW WVSU IU Indiana State ECU JCSU| University of Southern Indiana | University of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Indiana is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 3,059 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 245.2% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at University of Charleston than University of Southern Indiana ($31,400.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than University of Charleston ($14,443 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 1.4% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($10,058 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than University of Southern Indiana (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 182.9% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($22,422 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Indiana (1002) is 8 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming University of Southern Indiana students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than University of Southern Indiana (51% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $6,400 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $38,800)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Indiana students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/