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Overview |
Trine University | WSU | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Trine University | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trine University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $230 |
Diversity |
Trine University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Trine University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 4,088 students)
Trine University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or WSU?
- Trine University is 165.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Trine University than Wayne State University ($34,330.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Trine University ($15,347 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 5.3% lower than costs at Trine University ($11,321 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trine University than Wayne State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 132.4% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($24,645 vs. $10,605)
Trine University vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 19 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than WSU (75.3%)
Trine University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or WSU? 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 WSU and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Trine University is higher than Wayne State University (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,400)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $2,892 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $25,150)
- WSU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($230 vs. $260)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/