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Lewis University Indiana Tech Valpo Purdue Cleveland State Gannon University Adrian College ONU UNH Webster University IPFW Cornell College| Trine University | Ripon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trine University | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,471 | 734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $50,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $10,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,580 | $22,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,424 | $38,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,102 | 1,797 | ||
| Admitted | 3,474 | 1,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $289 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Trine University | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Ripon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trine University is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (4,471 students vs. 734 students)
Trine University vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 44% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($50,400.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Ripon College than Trine University ($50,400.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than Trine University ($22,557 vs. $25,580)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 20.2% lower than costs at Trine University ($10,190 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than Trine University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 59.6% larger than aid received Trine University ($38,989 vs. $24,424)
Trine University vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 16 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Trine University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ripon College (24)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Ripon College (83.9%)
Trine University vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Ripon College? 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 Ripon College and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Trine University (70% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $2,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($25,150 vs. $28,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($260 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/