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Overview |
Trine University | SU | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,471 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,580 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,424 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,102 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 3,474 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Trine University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trine University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Trine University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (4,471 students vs. 4,343 students)
Trine University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or SU?
- Trine University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Trine University than Shenandoah University ($35,000.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than SU ($25,580 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 3.8% lower than costs at Trine University ($11,800 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Trine University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($24,424 vs. $24,100)
Trine University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 84 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than SU (77.8%)
Trine University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or SU? 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 SU and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Trine University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,400)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,150)
- SU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($258 vs. $260)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/