College comparison

Purdue University Northwest vs University of Southern Indiana

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN	University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN
Acceptance ratePurdue University Northwest is more selective	72%	96%
SAT (25–75)	890–1140	1030–1240
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,671	5,292
Avg net price	$6,079	$12,923
Median earnings (10 yr)Purdue University Northwest reports higher median earnings	$48,318	$47,605
Graduation rate	43%	48%
Median debt	$21,229	$20,105
Economic mobility	—	0.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Purdue University Northwest or University of Southern Indiana harder to get into?

Purdue University Northwest is more selective: Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and University of Southern Indiana's is approximately 96% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Purdue University Northwest vs University of Southern Indiana?

The middle-50% SAT range is 890–1140 at Purdue University Northwest and 1030–1240 at University of Southern Indiana. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.