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Overview |
Trine University | Hope College | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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 | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Trine University | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Hope College | ||
| 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 Hope College based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 3,251 students)
Trine University vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Hope College?
- Hope College is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Hope College than Trine University ($37,990.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Hope College ($24,276 vs. $25,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 0.2% lower than costs at Trine University ($11,900 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 1% larger than aid received Trine University ($24,880 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 116 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Hope College (80.5%)
Trine University vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Hope College? 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 Hope College and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Trine University (79% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/