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Lewis University Indiana Tech Valpo Purdue Cleveland State Gannon University Adrian College ONU UNH Webster University IPFW CMU| Trine University | Berea College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trine University | Berea College | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Berea, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 1,433 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | berea.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Berea College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $44,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $44,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $7,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $2,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $55,298 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | Berea College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 2,217 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 24.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 64.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1136/1298 | ||
| 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 | Mar 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Trine University | Berea College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Berea College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $5,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $59 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Berea College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Trine University | Berea College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Berea College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trine University is larger than than Berea College based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 1,433 students)
Trine University vs. Berea College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Berea College?
- Berea College is 29% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($44,300.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Berea College than Trine University ($44,300.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berea College than Trine University ($2,020 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berea College are 54% lower than costs at Trine University ($7,742 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berea College than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berea College students is 124.4% larger than aid received Trine University ($55,298 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. Berea College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Berea College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berea College or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Berea College (1117) is 28 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Trine University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Berea College (24)
- Accepted freshman Berea College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Berea College (24.6%)
Trine University vs. Berea College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Berea College? 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 Berea College and Trine University.
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Berea College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,100)
- Berea College students graduate with a $19,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($5,800 vs. $25,150)
- Berea College graduates are paying $201 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($59 vs. $260)
- More Berea College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/