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Overview |
IWU | Trine University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 4,471 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #758 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $25,580 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $24,424 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
IWU | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 4,102 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 3,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IWU | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $260 |
Diversity |
IWU | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 45% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Trine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trine University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (4,471 students vs. 2,207 students)
IWU vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Trine University?
- Trine University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Trine University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($35,000.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Trine University ($23,364 vs. $25,580)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 16.1% lower than costs at Trine University ($10,554 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Trine University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 24.6% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($24,424 vs. $19,595)
IWU vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 3 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU 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 (84.7%) than IWU (82.2%)
IWU vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Trine University (70% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,400)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,046 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $25,150)
- IWU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($249 vs. $260)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/