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Overview |
Trine University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 16,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #751 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $14,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $11,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $15,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $9,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 11,110 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 10,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1015/1245 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Trine University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 4,088 students)
Trine University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Oakland?
- Trine University is 137.2% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Trine University than Oakland University ($34,330.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Trine University ($15,161 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 6.5% lower than costs at Trine University ($11,192 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 152.6% larger than aid received Oakland University ($24,645 vs. $9,755)
Trine University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 19 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.51) as students at Oakland (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Oakland (90.1%)
Trine University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Trine University is higher than Oakland University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $300 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,400)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,150)
- Oakland 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 Oakland students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/