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Overview |
Trine University | JCU | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $278 |
Diversity |
Trine University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Trine University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 2,922 students)
Trine University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at JCU than Trine University ($45,490.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than JCU ($24,276 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 10.7% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,920 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 23.4% larger than aid received Trine University ($30,415 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 38 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than JCU (82.4%)
Trine University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or JCU? 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 JCU and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Trine University (71% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,789 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,150 vs. $26,939)
- Trine University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($260 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/