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Overview |
Trine University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Trine University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $232 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Trine University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Cedarville University | ||
| 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 4,088 students)
Trine University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Cedarville University than Trine University ($34,498.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Cedarville University ($24,276 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 41.9% lower than costs at Trine University ($8,400 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 25.5% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($24,645 vs. $19,637)
Trine University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 80 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Trine University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Trine University (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $500 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,150)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($232 vs. $260)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/