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Overview |
Trine University | Cornell College | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Mount Vernon, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 1,073 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #424 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | cornellcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Cornell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $48,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $48,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $10,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $25,686 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $38,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | Cornell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 3,057 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 2,425 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1170/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cornell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Cornell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Cornell College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Trine University | Cornell College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Cornell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trine University is larger than than Cornell College based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 1,073 students)
Trine University vs. Cornell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Cornell College?
- Cornell College is 41.3% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at Cornell College than Trine University ($48,514.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Cornell College ($24,276 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 9.6% lower than costs at Trine University ($10,872 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 54.5% larger than aid received Trine University ($38,069 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. Cornell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Cornell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell College or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 88 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Cornell College (79.3%)
Trine University vs. Cornell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Cornell College? 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 Cornell College and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Trine University (70% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/