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Overview |
Trine University | Webster University | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,471 | 7,606 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #434 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $30,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $30,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $12,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,580 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,424 | $21,475 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Trine University | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,102 | 5,341 | ||
| Admitted | 3,474 | 3,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 58% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1006/1233 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trine University | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Trine University | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Webster University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Webster University is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (7,606 students vs. 4,471 students)
Trine University vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Webster University?
- Trine University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $30,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Trine University than Webster University ($35,000.00 vs. $30,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Webster University ($25,580 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 4.7% lower than costs at Webster University ($12,250 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webster University than Trine University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Webster University ($24,424 vs. $21,475)
Trine University vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 20 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Trine University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Webster University (24)
- Accepted freshman Webster University 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 (84.7%) than Webster University (58%)
Trine University vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Webster University? 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 Webster University and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Trine University (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $400 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,400)
- Webster University students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,150)
- Webster University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($258 vs. $260)
- More Webster University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University 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/