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Overview |
Trine University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Trine University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Trine University | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Trine University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 4,088 students)
Trine University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 14% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Wilkes than Trine University ($39,134.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Wilkes ($24,276 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 33% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($11,920 vs. $15,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Trine University as Wilkes University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 19.5% larger than aid received Trine University ($29,441 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 36 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Trine University (91.9%)
Trine University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Trine University (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $850 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($25,150 vs. $26,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($260 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/