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Lewis University Indiana Tech Valpo Purdue Cleveland State Gannon University Adrian College ONU UNH Webster University IPFW CMU| Trine University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trine University | WLC | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trine University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Trine University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | WLC | ||
| 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
- Trine University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 1,086 students)
Trine University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or WLC?
- Trine University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Trine University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($34,330.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Trine University ($22,682 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 4.7% lower than costs at Trine University ($11,380 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($24,645 vs. $23,128)
Trine University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 12 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Trine University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Trine University (91.9%)
Trine University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or WLC? 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 WLC and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Trine University (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $3,400 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,150)
- WLC graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($258 vs. $260)
- More WLC 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/