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Overview |
Trine University | CMU | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,471 | 14,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $13,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $13,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $12,178 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,580 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,424 | $10,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
Trine University | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,102 | 18,102 | ||
| Admitted | 3,474 | 16,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Trine University | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trine University | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Trine University | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | CMU | ||
| 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (14,399 students vs. 4,471 students)
Trine University vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or CMU?
- Trine University is 154.7% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.7% higher at Trine University than Central Michigan University ($35,000.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Trine University ($15,826 vs. $25,580)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 0.6% lower than costs at Trine University ($12,178 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trine University than Central Michigan University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 129.6% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($24,424 vs. $10,638)
Trine University vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 40 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at CMU (3.47)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Trine University (84.7%)
Trine University vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or CMU? 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 CMU and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Trine University (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $1,900 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,500)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/