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Overview |
Benedictine University | Trine University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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 |
Benedictine University | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $260 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Trine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trine University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Trine University?
- Trine University is 5% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Trine University than Benedictine University ($34,330.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Benedictine University ($24,276 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 16.1% lower than costs at Trine University ($10,266 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Trine University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 22.7% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($24,645 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Trine University (91.9%)
Benedictine University vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Trine University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,400)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $2,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,150)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($230 vs. $260)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/