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Overview |
Trine University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Trine University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Otterbein 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
- Trine University is larger than than Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 2,458 students)
Trine University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Otterbein University?
- Trine University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Trine University than Otterbein University ($34,330.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Trine University ($22,661 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 0.6% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,920 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($24,645 vs. $24,060)
Trine University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 31 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Trine University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Trine University (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,800)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/