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Mankato State vs University of Southern Indiana (USI)

Minnesota State University-Mankato and the University of Southern Indiana, both public universities with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Minnesota State boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body, while the University of Southern Indiana maintains a smaller student population, fostering a close-knit community. While both universities excel in various academic programs, Minnesota State is renowned for its business and nursing programs, whereas the University of Southern Indiana shines in nursing, education, and health professions. With different graduation rates, costs, and locations, these universities cater to students with varying needs and aspirations. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.
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Minnesota State University-Mankato

 		University of Southern Indiana logo

University of Southern Indiana

Overview

Location Mankato, Minnesota Evansville, Indiana
Campus setting City: Small 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 75.0% 69.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 69.5% 96.4%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $20
Graduate: $40
Undergraduate: $40
Graduate: $40
SAT range N/A 1020 - 1230
ACT range 19 - 25 20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score 38.0%
Students submitting ACT score 54.0% 17.0%
Total number of applicants 9,859 3,867
Total number of admissions given out 6,850 3,728
Admitted students who chose to enroll 2,113 1,327
Yield rate 30.8% 35.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $20,558
Out of state: $29,612
In state: $24,308
Out of state: $36,096
Average net price $15,832 $13,719
Tuition
In state: $8,072
Out of state: $17,126
In state: $8,309
Out of state: $20,097
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $7,443
Meal plan: $2,755
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)

 57.0%
Average amount $5,502 		84.0%
Average amount $8,014
Students receiving federal student loan 59.0%
Average amount $5,516 		47.0%
Average amount $4,839
Students taking out private loans 19.0%
Average amount $12,068 		8.0%
Average amount $9,630

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 12,620
Men 45.3% Women 54.7% 		7,908
Men 35.9% Women 64.1%
Graduate students 1,956
Men 31.7% Women 68.3% 		1,848
Men 36.7% Women 63.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Very Low
Out-of-state students N/A 11.3%
International students 8.7% 1.4%
Campus local/setting City: Small Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity 2,789 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
  • Health Professions
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
  • Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio 21:1 16:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 51.8% 50.2%
Dropout rate 15.0% 22.9%
Transferred out 31.7% 25.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $95,759
  • Year 2: $104,749
  • Year 3: $102,706
Educational Administration and Supervision (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $84,499
  • Year 2: $78,719
  • Year 3: $86,825
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $66,391
  • Year 2: $68,047
  • Year 3: $74,505
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $61,435
  • Year 2: $64,493
  • Year 3: $73,155
Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,759
  • Year 2: $59,576
  • Year 3: $71,636
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,947
  • Year 2: $61,303
  • Year 3: $69,886
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $66,220
  • Year 2: $67,079
  • Year 3: $68,770
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $51,535
  • Year 2: $61,064
  • Year 3: $68,175
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $47,508
  • Year 2: $48,432
  • Year 3: $68,140
Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,743
  • Year 2: $63,302
  • Year 3: $66,606
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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