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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida JU| The University of Tampa | Trine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | Trine University | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
UT | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UT | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $260 |
Diversity |
UT | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
UT | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UT | 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 4,088 students)
UT vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Trine University?
- Trine University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Trine University than The University of Tampa ($34,330.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than UT ($24,276 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 2% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($11,920 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 75.6% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($24,645 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or UT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tampa (1092) is 3 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming UT students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at UT (3.5)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT 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 UT.
- The graduation rate at UT is higher than Trine University (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $5,400 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $407 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($25,150 vs. $25,557)
- Trine University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($260 vs. $264)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/