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Overview |
Trine University | Louisville | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Trine University | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trine University | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $203 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Trine University | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Louisville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 4,088 students)
Trine University vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Louisville?
- Trine University is 178.6% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Trine University than University of Louisville ($34,330.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Trine University ($19,327 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 11.7% lower than costs at Trine University ($10,668 vs. $11,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Trine University as University of Louisville (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 101.7% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($24,645 vs. $12,216)
Trine University vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 70 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Trine University vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Trine University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $5,494 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $25,150)
- Louisville graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($203 vs. $260)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/