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Overview |
Trine University | WMU | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,471 | 16,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $18,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $11,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,580 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,424 | $8,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
Trine University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,102 | 20,100 | ||
| Admitted | 3,474 | 17,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Trine University | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $275 |
Diversity |
Trine University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Trine University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 4,471 students)
Trine University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or WMU?
- Trine University is 130.3% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.2% higher at Trine University than Western Michigan University ($35,000.00 vs. $18,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Trine University ($20,183 vs. $25,580)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 4.6% lower than costs at Trine University ($11,713 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trine University than Western Michigan University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 197.2% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($24,424 vs. $8,217)
Trine University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 59 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Trine University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at WMU (3.5)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than WMU (84.7%)
Trine University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or WMU? 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 WMU and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Trine University (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,483 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,150 vs. $26,633)
- Trine University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($260 vs. $275)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/