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Overview |
Trine University | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Trine University | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trine University | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $211 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Trine University | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 4,088 students)
Trine University vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Ohio University?
- Trine University is 157.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Trine University than Ohio University Main Campus ($34,330.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Trine University ($20,207 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 3.5% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,920 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trine University than Ohio University Main Campus (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 161.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($24,645 vs. $9,416)
Trine University vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 19 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Trine University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
Trine University vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Ohio 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 Ohio University and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Trine University (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,150)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($211 vs. $260)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University 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/