Should I go to Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis or Trine University? Compare 50+ facts and figures about the colleges to help you determine if IUPUI or Trine University is the better college for you. The CollegeSimply comparison tool allows side-by-side comparison of 50+ statistics and facts for over 2,500 colleges and universities.
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Overview |
IUPUI | Trine University | ||
Location | Indianapolis, IN | Angola, IN | ||
Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
Enrollment | 25,979 | 4,088 | ||
Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
National Ranking | #482 | #772 | ||
Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
Website | iupui.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Trine University | ||
Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $34,330 | ||
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Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $34,330 | ||
Room & Board | $11,252 | $11,920 | ||
Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $24,276 | ||
Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $24,645 | ||
% Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Trine University | ||
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Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
Applied | 15,637 | 3,904 | ||
Admitted | 12,961 | 3,587 | ||
Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 91.9% | ||
Enrolled % | 27.2% | 18.2% | ||
Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.51 | ||
Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 | May 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Trine University | ||
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Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Trine University | ||
Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $46,400 | ||
Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $25,150 | ||
Median Loan Payment | $238 | $260 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Trine University | ||
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% Men | 40% | 51% | ||
% Women | 60% | 49% | ||
Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
HBCU | No | No | ||
% White | 72% | 79% | ||
% Black | 10% | 3% | ||
% Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
% Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
% Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
% Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
% International | 4% | 7% | ||
% Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IUPUI | Trine University | ||
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% In-State | 91% | 55% | ||
% Out-of-State | 7% | 44% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Trine University | ||
Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/