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Lewis University Indiana Tech Valpo Purdue Cleveland State Evangel University Gannon University Adrian College ONU UNH Webster University DBU| Trine University | Oral Roberts University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trine University | ORU | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,471 | 5,365 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #890 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $32,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $32,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,580 | $24,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,424 | $23,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Trine University | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,102 | 3,639 | ||
| Admitted | 3,474 | 3,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1083/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Trine University | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $302 |
Diversity |
Trine University | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Trine University | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | ORU | ||
| 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
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (5,365 students vs. 4,471 students)
Trine University vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or ORU?
- Trine University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than ORU for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Trine University than Oral Roberts University ($35,000.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oral Roberts University than Trine University ($24,347 vs. $25,580)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 30.3% lower than costs at Trine University ($9,400 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trine University than Oral Roberts University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Oral Roberts University ($24,424 vs. $23,000)
Trine University vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 80 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at ORU (3.5)
- ORU has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Trine University (84.7%)
Trine University vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or ORU? 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 ORU and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Trine University (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $6,200 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,200)
- Trine University students graduate with a $4,094 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($25,150 vs. $29,244)
- Trine University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($260 vs. $302)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU 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/