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Overview |
Trine University | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,471 | 3,496 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #290 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $11,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,580 | $23,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,424 | $34,253 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,102 | 2,627 | ||
| Admitted | 3,474 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1116/1246 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Trine University | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $211 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Trine University | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Rockhurst | ||
| 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 Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (4,471 students vs. 3,496 students)
Trine University vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Rockhurst than Trine University ($41,900.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Trine University ($23,785 vs. $25,580)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 6.2% lower than costs at Trine University ($11,540 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Trine University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 40.2% larger than aid received Trine University ($34,253 vs. $24,424)
Trine University vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 73 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Rockhurst (69.1%)
Trine University vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Rockhurst? 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 Rockhurst and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Trine University (74% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,400)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $4,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,150)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($211 vs. $260)
- More Rockhurst 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/