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Lewis University Indiana Tech Valpo St. Joe's Purdue Cleveland State Gannon University Adrian College ONU UNH Webster University IPFW| Trine University | St. Francis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trine University | SFC | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,471 | 3,552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $27,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $27,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,580 | $22,766 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,424 | $18,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Trine University | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,102 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,474 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trine University | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $252 |
Diversity |
Trine University | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Trine University | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trine University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (4,471 students vs. 3,552 students)
Trine University vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or SFC?
- Trine University is 27.5% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $27,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Trine University than St. Francis College ($35,000.00 vs. $27,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Trine University ($22,766 vs. $25,580)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 46.9% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($12,250 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Trine University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 31.7% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($24,424 vs. $18,540)
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 180 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at SFC (2.9)
Trine University vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or SFC? 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 SFC and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than Trine University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,400)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $725 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $25,150)
- SFC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($252 vs. $260)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/