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Overview |
Trine University | Eastern | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,471 | 15,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $9,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $20,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $11,735 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,580 | $10,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,424 | $11,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Trine University | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,102 | 17,082 | ||
| Admitted | 3,474 | 13,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 930/1190 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Trine University | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $245 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Trine University | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 4,471 students)
Trine University vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Eastern?
- Trine University is 256.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at Trine University than Eastern Kentucky University ($35,000.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Trine University ($10,852 vs. $25,580)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 4.4% lower than costs at Trine University ($11,735 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Trine University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 113.1% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($24,424 vs. $11,460)
Trine University vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 61 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Trine University vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Trine University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,455 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,150)
- Eastern graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($245 vs. $260)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/