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Overview |
Trine University | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,471 | 3,521 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $42,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $42,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,580 | $30,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,424 | $25,924 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Trine University | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,102 | 1,642 | ||
| Admitted | 3,474 | 1,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1065/1240 | ||
| 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, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Trine University | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $252 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Trine University | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trine University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (4,471 students vs. 3,521 students)
Trine University vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Bethel University?
- Bethel University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($42,760.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Bethel University than Trine University ($42,760.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Bethel University ($25,580 vs. $30,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 1.3% lower than costs at Trine University ($12,090 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Trine University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Trine University ($25,924 vs. $24,424)
Trine University vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 38 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Trine University (84.7%)
Trine University vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Bethel 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 Bethel University and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Trine University (73% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $46,400)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,150)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($252 vs. $260)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/