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Overview |
Trine University | Valpo | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Trine University | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Valpo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trine University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 2,958 students)
Trine University vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Valpo than Trine University ($43,400.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Trine University ($22,755 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 10.6% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,920 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 40.8% larger than aid received Trine University ($34,706 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 70 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Trine University (91.9%)
Trine University vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Trine University (71% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/