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Overview |
Trine University | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Dearborn, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 8,223 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #446 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $13,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $29,184 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $9,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $12,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $10,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Trine University | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 12,026 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 6,506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1010/1290 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trine University | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $266 |
Diversity |
Trine University | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Trine University | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 4,088 students)
Trine University vs. UM-Dearborn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or UM-Dearborn?
- Trine University is 146.6% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Trine University than University of Michigan Dearborn ($34,330.00 vs. $29,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than Trine University ($12,444 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 31.7% lower than costs at Trine University ($9,048 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trine University than University of Michigan Dearborn (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 129% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($24,645 vs. $10,761)
Trine University vs. UM-Dearborn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or UM-Dearborn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Dearborn or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Dearborn (1105) is 16 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Trine University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UM-Dearborn (24)
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
Trine University vs. UM-Dearborn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or UM-Dearborn? 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 UM-Dearborn and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at UM-Dearborn is higher than Trine University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $6,400 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($25,150 vs. $25,750)
- Trine University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($260 vs. $266)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/