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Overview |
Trine University | MC | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trine University | MC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Trine University | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | MC | ||
| 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 MC based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 3,946 students)
Trine University vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or MC?
- Trine University is 74.7% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.7% higher at Trine University than Mississippi College ($34,330.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Trine University ($20,874 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 0.9% lower than costs at Trine University ($11,818 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 45.8% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($24,645 vs. $16,904)
Trine University vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 17 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Trine University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than MC (40%)
Trine University vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or MC? 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 MC and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Trine University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $2,300 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,150)
- MC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($258 vs. $260)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/