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Overview |
Trine University | ONU | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Trine University | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trine University | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trine University | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Trine University | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | ONU | ||
| 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
- Trine University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 3,015 students)
Trine University vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or ONU?
- Ohio Northern University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at ONU than Trine University ($35,480.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than ONU ($24,276 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 8.2% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($11,920 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Trine University as Ohio Northern University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($24,645 vs. $24,235)
Trine University vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 69 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming ONU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than ONU (54.4%)
Trine University vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or ONU? 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 ONU and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Trine University (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $24,800 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/