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Lewis University Indiana Tech Valpo Purdue Cleveland State SNC Gannon University Adrian College ONU Clarke University UNH Webster University| Trine University | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trine University | Loras College | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trine University | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Trine University | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Loras 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 Loras College based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 1,319 students)
Trine University vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Loras College?
- Loras College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Loras College than Trine University ($34,750.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Trine University ($21,886 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 29.1% lower than costs at Trine University ($9,230 vs. $11,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 3.6% larger than aid received Trine University ($25,538 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 1 points higher than at Loras College (1088)
- Incoming Trine University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Loras College (24)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Trine University vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Loras 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 Loras College and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Trine University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/