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Overview |
Trine University | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Trine University | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Trine University | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trine University | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Trine University | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | St. Bona | ||
| 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. Bona based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 2,602 students)
Trine University vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at St. Bona than Trine University ($37,620.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than St. Bona ($24,276 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 21.2% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($11,920 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Trine University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 12% larger than aid received Trine University ($27,605 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 23 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming Trine University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at St. Bona (24)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
Trine University vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or St. Bona? 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. Bona and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Trine University (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/