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UNF UT Lewis University Indiana Tech Valpo Purdue Flagler Florida State UCF Cleveland State FAU USF Main Campus| Jacksonville University | Trine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Trine University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
JU | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $260 |
Diversity |
JU | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
JU | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 44% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Trine University is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Trine University?
- Jacksonville University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at JU than Trine University ($43,520.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than JU ($24,276 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 34.1% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($11,920 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Trine University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 29.8% larger than aid received Trine University ($31,988 vs. $24,645)
JU vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU 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 (91.9%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Trine University is higher than Jacksonville University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $46,400)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $2,529 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $25,150)
- JU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($233 vs. $260)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/