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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Trine University | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $260 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | 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 Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 3,744 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Trine University?
- Concordia University Irvine is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Trine University ($39,330.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Concordia University-Irvine ($24,276 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 7.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($11,920 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($24,645 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 60 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than Trine University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $1,900 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,400)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $2,472 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($22,678 vs. $25,150)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($234 vs. $260)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/