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Overview |
BSU | Trine University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,440 | 4,471 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #515 | #758 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,688 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,696 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,064 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $25,580 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,046 | $24,424 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 96% |
Admission |
BSU | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,668 | 4,102 | ||
| Admitted | 20,525 | 3,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.6% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1250 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BSU | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $260 |
Diversity |
BSU | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
BSU | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 45% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Trine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (20,440 students vs. 4,471 students)
BSU vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Trine University?
- Trine University is 302.9% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $8,688.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Trine University than Ball State University ($35,000.00 vs. $26,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Trine University ($13,017 vs. $25,580)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 1.5% lower than costs at Trine University ($12,064 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trine University than Ball State University (96% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 87.2% larger than aid received Ball State University ($24,424 vs. $13,046)
BSU vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 19 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than BSU (71.6%)
BSU vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Trine University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $3,900 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,150)
- BSU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($258 vs. $260)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/