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Purdue Calumet Lewis University Indiana Tech Valpo BSU Purdue Cleveland State DePaul Gannon University Adrian College ONU UNH| Indiana University Northwest | Trine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Northwest | Trine University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 97% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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 |
IU Northwest | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $260 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 44% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Trine University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trine University is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Trine University?
- Trine University is 372% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at Trine University than Indiana University Northwest ($34,330.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Trine University ($6,553 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 26.6% lower than costs at Trine University ($9,412 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trine University than Indiana University Northwest (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 181.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($24,645 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 161 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Trine University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (44% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $6,900 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $120 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($25,030 vs. $25,150)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($258 vs. $260)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/