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Overview |
Howard | Trine University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Howard | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $260 |
Diversity |
Howard | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Howard | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Trine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 4,088 students)
Howard vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Trine University?
- Trine University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Trine University than Howard University ($34,330.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Howard ($24,276 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 33.2% lower than costs at Howard University ($11,920 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Trine University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 22.8% larger than aid received Howard University ($24,645 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 16 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Howard students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Trine University (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/