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Overview |
Trine University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Trine University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $245 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Trine University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 4,088 students)
Trine University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Mercy?
- Trine University is 67.3% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at Trine University than Mercy College ($34,330.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Trine University ($15,879 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 19.1% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,920 vs. $14,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Trine University as Mercy College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 66.6% larger than aid received Mercy College ($24,645 vs. $14,789)
Trine University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Trine University .
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Trine University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Mercy? 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 Mercy and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Trine University is higher than Mercy College (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,451 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,150)
- Mercy graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($245 vs. $260)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/