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Lewis University Indiana Tech Valpo Purdue Cleveland State Gannon University Adrian College ONU UNH Webster University Xavier IPFW| Saint Mary's College | Trine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's College | Trine University | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,519 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #162 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintmarys.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's College | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,880 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,880 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,580 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,960 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,112 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
St. Mary's College | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,260 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 1,896 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1328 | 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 |
St. Mary's College | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's College | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $260 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's College | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
St. Mary's College | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 44% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's College | 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
- Trine University is larger than than St. Mary's College based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 1,519 students)
St. Mary's College vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's College or Trine University?
- Saint Mary's College is 42.4% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($48,880.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at St. Mary's College than Trine University ($48,880.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than St. Mary's College ($24,276 vs. $27,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 13.9% lower than costs at Saint Mary's College ($11,920 vs. $13,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's College than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's College students is 46.5% larger than aid received Trine University ($36,112 vs. $24,645)
St. Mary's College vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's College or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's College (1125) is 36 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming St. Mary's College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than St. Mary's College (83.9%)
St. Mary's College vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's College 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 St. Mary's College.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's College is higher than Trine University (79% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's College graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's College graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/