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Overview |
Trine University | GVSU | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,471 | 22,269 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $14,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $20,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,580 | $17,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,424 | $8,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 86% |
Admission |
Trine University | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,102 | 24,297 | ||
| Admitted | 3,474 | 23,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trine University | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trine University | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Trine University | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 4,471 students)
Trine University vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or GVSU?
- Trine University is 139.3% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $14,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.1% higher at Trine University than Grand Valley State University ($35,000.00 vs. $20,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Trine University ($17,995 vs. $25,580)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 9.9% lower than costs at Trine University ($11,142 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trine University than Grand Valley State University (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 173.7% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($24,424 vs. $8,925)
Trine University vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 1 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Trine University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Trine University (84.7%)
Trine University vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Trine University (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $1,800 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,150)
- GVSU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($258 vs. $260)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/