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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT Lewis University| Illinois State University | Trine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Trine University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
ISU | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $260 |
Diversity |
ISU | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ISU | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 44% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Trine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 4,088 students)
ISU vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Trine University?
- Trine University is 189.9% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Trine University than Illinois State University ($34,330.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Trine University ($20,551 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 12.4% lower than costs at Trine University ($10,602 vs. $11,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University as Trine University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 112.1% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($24,645 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 1 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming ISU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at ISU (3.41)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than ISU (86.2%)
ISU vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Trine University (71% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,400)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $3,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,150)
- ISU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($227 vs. $260)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/