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Lewis University Indiana Tech Valpo Purdue Cleveland State Gannon University Adrian College ONU UNH Webster University IPFW CMU| Trine University | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trine University | Chatham | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $211 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Trine University | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 2,387 students)
Trine University vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Chatham than Trine University ($40,625.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Chatham ($24,276 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 6.7% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,920 vs. $12,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Trine University ($27,330 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Trine University .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Trine University vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Trine University (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,150)
- Chatham graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($211 vs. $260)
- More Chatham 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/