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Overview |
Trine University | HBU | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $249 |
Diversity |
Trine University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Trine University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 4,088 students)
Trine University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or HBU?
- Trine University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Trine University than Houston Baptist University ($34,330.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Trine University ($19,515 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 30.6% lower than costs at Trine University ($9,130 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Trine University ($26,908 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 29 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at HBU (3.46)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than HBU (84.5%)
Trine University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or HBU? 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 HBU and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Trine University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,400)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $984 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,150)
- HBU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($249 vs. $260)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU 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/