University of Southern Indiana (USI) vs Grace College and Theological Seminary

When it comes to higher education, University of Southern Indiana (USI) and Grace College and Theological Seminary (Grace) offer distinct experiences. USI, a public university, boasts a higher acceptance rate (93%) compared to Grace's more selective admissions (75%). Both institutions offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, with USI excelling in fields like business, nursing, and education, while Grace is known for its strong theology, biblical studies, and music programs. USI's larger student body reflects its urban setting, while Grace's smaller size fosters a close-knit community in its suburban location. With comparable graduation rates, both universities equip their graduates for successful careers or further education. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Grace College and Theological Seminary	University of Southern Indiana
Overview
Location	Winona Lake, Indiana	Evansville, Indiana
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	75.0%	69.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Anabaptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	83.2%	96.4%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $40
SAT range	990 - 1220	1020 - 1230
ACT range	19 - 27	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	20.0%	38.0%
Students submitting ACT score	11.0%	17.0%
Total number of applicants	4,152	3,867
Total number of admissions given out	3,453	3,728
Admitted students who chose to enroll	437	1,327
Yield rate	12.7%	35.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$40,428	In state: $24,308 Out of state: $36,096
Average net price	$18,795	$13,719
Tuition	$27,328	In state: $8,309 Out of state: $20,097
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,124 Meal plan: $4,852	Room/dormitory: $5,168 Meal plan: $4,604
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $19,892	84.0% Average amount $8,014
Students receiving federal student loan	65.0% Average amount $5,514	47.0% Average amount $4,839
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $10,726	8.0% Average amount $9,630

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,598 Men 38.1% Women 61.9%	7,908 Men 35.9% Women 64.1%
Graduate students	321 Men 53.9% Women 46.1%	1,848 Men 36.7% Women 63.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	11.3%
International students	3.4%	1.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,103	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	Business Theology Education Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Health Professions Business Engineering Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	70.7%	50.2%
Dropout rate	28.7%	22.9%
Transferred out	N/A	25.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,770 Year 3: $55,797 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,173 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $41,761 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,930 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $40,220 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,637 Year 3: $36,169 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,295 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $35,872 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $34,775 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,244 Year 2: $30,650 Year 3: $32,366 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,348 Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: $31,238 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,733 Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: $30,527 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,180 Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $30,384	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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