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Overview |
Trine University | Pacific | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Trine University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Trine University | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $270 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Trine University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 3,559 students)
Trine University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 48.2% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at Pacific than Trine University ($50,884.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trine University than Pacific ($24,276 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 20.9% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,920 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Trine University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 35.3% larger than aid received Trine University ($33,340 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Pacific 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 Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Trine University (91.9%)
Trine University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Trine University (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $400 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,400)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,006 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($25,150 vs. $26,156)
- Trine University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($260 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/