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Overview |
Trine University | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trine University | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Trine University | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | DeSales 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
- Trine University is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 2,991 students)
Trine University vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at DeSales University than Trine University ($41,100.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than DeSales University ($24,276 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 13.3% lower than costs at DeSales University ($11,920 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Trine University ($27,824 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 35 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
Trine University vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Trine University (69% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $850 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($25,150 vs. $26,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($260 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/