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Lewis University Indiana Tech Valpo Purdue Cleveland State Gannon University Adrian College ONU UNH Webster University IPFW CMU| Trine University | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trine University | KWC | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $236 |
Diversity |
Trine University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Trine University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 813 students)
Trine University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or KWC?
- Trine University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Trine University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($34,330.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Trine University ($20,735 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 6.7% lower than costs at Trine University ($11,175 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 23% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($24,645 vs. $20,036)
Trine University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 41 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than KWC (68.5%)
Trine University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or KWC? 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 KWC and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Trine University is the same as at Kentucky Wesleyan College (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $7,900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $2,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $25,150)
- KWC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($236 vs. $260)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC 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/