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Overview |
Trine University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,471 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,580 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,424 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,102 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 3,474 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Trine University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $278 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Trine University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trine University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (4,471 students vs. 4,372 students)
Trine University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Trine University ($39,792.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($25,580 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 53.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($12,250 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Trine University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 2.8% larger than aid received Trine University ($25,112 vs. $24,424)
Trine University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Trine University .
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
Trine University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Trine University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,100)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,150 vs. $26,900)
- Trine University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($260 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/