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Lewis University Indiana Tech UB Valpo Purdue Cleveland State Fisher Gannon University Adrian College ONU Canisius UNH| Trine University | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trine University | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Trine University | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Trine University | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Niagara University | ||
| 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 Niagara University based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 3,858 students)
Trine University vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Niagara University than Trine University ($35,400.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Trine University ($18,165 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 6.5% lower than costs at Niagara University ($11,920 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 21.3% larger than aid received Trine University ($29,898 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 52 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Niagara University (89.5%)
Trine University vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Niagara University? 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 Niagara University and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Trine University (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,150)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($258 vs. $260)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/