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Overview |
Trine University | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trine University | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trine University | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Trine University | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | McDaniel 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 McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 3,000 students)
Trine University vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at McDaniel College than Trine University ($46,800.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Trine University ($23,733 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 3.2% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($11,920 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 57.6% larger than aid received Trine University ($38,848 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 15 points higher than at McDaniel College (1074)
- Incoming Trine University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at McDaniel College (24)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than McDaniel College (82%)
Trine University vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or McDaniel 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 McDaniel College and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Trine University (74% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/