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Overview |
Trine University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,471 | 3,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #474 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $50,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $50,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $14,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,580 | $28,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,424 | $37,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Trine University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,102 | 5,611 | ||
| Admitted | 3,474 | 4,696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1030/1235 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $261 |
Diversity |
Trine University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Trine University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (4,471 students vs. 3,309 students)
Trine University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 44.2% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($50,484.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Trine University ($50,484.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($25,580 vs. $28,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 14.4% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($12,250 vs. $14,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Trine University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 52.2% larger than aid received Trine University ($37,176 vs. $24,424)
Trine University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 46 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (83.7%)
Trine University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Trine University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $121 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($25,150 vs. $25,271)
- Trine University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($260 vs. $261)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/