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Overview |
Trine University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $266 |
Diversity |
Trine University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Trine University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 2,747 students)
Trine University vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or St. Ambrose University ?
- Trine University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Trine University than Saint Ambrose University ($34,330.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than Trine University ($23,359 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 0.6% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($11,920 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Trine University ($25,476 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 39 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
Trine University vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Trine University (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $614 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($25,150 vs. $25,764)
- Trine University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($260 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/