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Overview |
Augustana | Trine University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Augustana | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $260 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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 Augustana based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Trine University?
- Augustana College is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Augustana than Trine University ($47,766.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Augustana ($24,276 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 1.2% lower than costs at Trine University ($11,782 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 41.8% larger than aid received Trine University ($34,946 vs. $24,645)
Augustana vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Trine University (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/