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Overview |
Trine University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Trine University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Trine University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $217 |
Diversity |
Trine University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Trine University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 4,088 students)
Trine University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Trine University is 193.6% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Trine University than University of Missouri St Louis ($34,330.00 vs. $29,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Trine University ($13,211 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 9.2% lower than costs at Trine University ($10,920 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trine University than University of Missouri St Louis (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 101.9% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($24,645 vs. $12,205)
Trine University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (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 University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
Trine University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 University of Missouri-St Louis and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Trine University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $100 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $4,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($20,987 vs. $25,150)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($217 vs. $260)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis 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/