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Lewis University Indiana Tech Valpo Purdue Cleveland State Gannon University Adrian College ONU UNH IWU Webster University IPFW| Anderson University | Trine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anderson University | Trine University | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Anderson University | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $260 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Anderson University | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Trine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trine University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Trine University?
- Trine University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Trine University than Anderson University ($34,330.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Trine University ($21,459 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 4.4% lower than costs at Trine University ($11,420 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Trine University ($26,629 vs. $24,645)
Anderson University vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 39 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Trine University? 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 Trine University and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Trine University (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/