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Overview |
DePaul | Trine University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
DePaul | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $260 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 44% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 4,088 students)
DePaul vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Trine University?
- DePaul University is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at DePaul than Trine University ($42,189.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than DePaul ($24,276 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 34.8% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,920 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Trine University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Trine University ($26,004 vs. $24,645)
DePaul vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Trine University (66% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,400)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,150)
- DePaul graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($241 vs. $260)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/