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Overview |
UE | Trine University | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
UE | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 |
UE | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $260 |
Diversity |
UE | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
UE | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UE | Trine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trine University is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 2,017 students)
UE vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Trine University?
- University of Evansville is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at UE than Trine University ($40,100.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Trine University ($19,301 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 16.1% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($11,920 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 38.2% larger than aid received Trine University ($34,067 vs. $24,645)
UE vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 68 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming UE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than UE (76.3%)
UE vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE or Trine 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 Trine University and UE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Trine University (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $400 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,000)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/