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Overview |
Trine University | Capital University | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Trine University | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Trine University | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trine University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 2,617 students)
Trine University vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Capital University?
- Capital University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Capital University than Trine University ($39,900.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Capital University ($24,276 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 3.3% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,920 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Trine University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Trine University ($28,469 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 44 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Trine University vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Capital 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 Capital University and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Trine University (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $900 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/