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Lewis University Indiana Tech Valpo Purdue Cleveland State GVSU Gannon University Adrian College ONU UNH Webster University IPFW| Trine University | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trine University | AQ | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Trine University | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trine University | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Trine University | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trine University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 1,265 students)
Trine University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at AQ than Trine University ($36,480.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Trine University ($18,605 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 12.8% lower than costs at Trine University ($10,572 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 21.9% larger than aid received Trine University ($30,049 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 1 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Trine University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than AQ (90.8%)
Trine University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or AQ? 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 AQ and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Trine University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $6,400 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,000)
- Trine University students graduate with a $850 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($25,150 vs. $26,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($260 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/