University of Southern Indiana (USI) vs Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)

When it comes to higher education in Indiana, University of Southern Indiana (USI) and Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) stand out as two prominent choices. While both offer a diverse range of academic programs and opportunities, they differ in several key aspects. USI boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. PFW, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. In terms of student demographics, USI has a larger undergraduate population, while PFW has a higher percentage of graduate students. Additionally, the two universities vary in their popular majors, with USI excelling in fields like nursing and education, and PFW specializing in engineering and technology. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these differences and more. Explore the table to discover which university aligns best with your academic goals and preferences.

	Purdue University Fort Wayne	University of Southern Indiana
Overview
Location	Fort Wayne, Indiana	Evansville, Indiana
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	57.0%	69.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	83.2%	96.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $60	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $40
SAT range	1000 - 1210	1020 - 1230
ACT range	20 - 26	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	63.0%	38.0%
Students submitting ACT score	16.0%	17.0%
Total number of applicants	6,007	3,867
Total number of admissions given out	4,998	3,728
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,293	1,327
Yield rate	25.9%	35.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,441 Out of state: $35,849	In state: $24,308 Out of state: $36,096
Average net price	$11,820	$13,719
Tuition	In state: $7,703 Out of state: $20,111	In state: $8,309 Out of state: $20,097
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $5,168 Meal plan: $4,604
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $7,108	84.0% Average amount $8,014
Students receiving federal student loan	41.0% Average amount $4,577	47.0% Average amount $4,839
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $7,294	8.0% Average amount $9,630

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,768 Men 48.5% Women 51.5%	7,908 Men 35.9% Women 64.1%
Graduate students	530 Men 46.6% Women 53.4%	1,848 Men 36.7% Women 63.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	11.3%
International students	3.5%	1.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,328	2,665
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Indiana Illinois Missouri Tennessee

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Visual & Performing Arts Public Administration and Social Service Health Professions	Health Professions Business Engineering Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	38.3%	50.2%
Dropout rate	57.7%	22.9%
Transferred out	N/A	25.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,891 Year 2: $81,333 Year 3: $88,532 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,127 Year 2: $62,508 Year 3: $71,227 Construction Engineering Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,864 Year 2: $51,106 Year 3: $59,608 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,059 Year 2: $51,813 Year 3: $55,597 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,529 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $51,831 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,756 Year 2: $42,309 Year 3: $50,227 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,157 Year 2: $45,305 Year 3: $46,663 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,423 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $43,573 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,451 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $42,453 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,308 Year 2: $36,344 Year 3: $42,039	Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,165 Year 2: $64,087 Year 3: $71,439 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,679 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $66,253 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $62,632 Year 3: $63,265 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,021 Year 2: $55,151 Year 3: $60,513 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,886 Year 2: $54,880 Year 3: $59,299 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,455 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $59,105 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,420 Year 2: $56,554 Year 3: $56,252 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,913 Year 2: $52,733 Year 3: $54,270 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,386 Year 2: $46,357 Year 3: $50,632 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,827 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $50,099

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