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Lewis University Indiana Tech Valpo Purdue Cleveland State Gannon University Adrian College ONU UNH Webster University IPFW CMU| Trine University | Salem College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trine University | Salem College | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1053/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Trine University | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Trine University | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Salem 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 Salem College based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 469 students)
Trine University vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Salem College?
- Trine University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Trine University than Salem College ($34,330.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Trine University ($18,354 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 3.2% lower than costs at Salem College ($11,920 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 21.9% larger than aid received Trine University ($30,048 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 30 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Salem College (87.5%)
Trine University vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Salem 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 Salem College and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Trine University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $35,000)
- Trine University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,150 vs. $27,000)
- Trine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Trine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/