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Overview |
Trine University | Wabash College | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Crawfordsville, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,088 | 835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #772 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | wabash.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Wabash College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,330 | $46,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,330 | $46,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,920 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,276 | $22,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,645 | $37,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | Wabash College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,904 | 1,914 | ||
| Admitted | 3,587 | 1,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1122/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trine University | Wabash College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Wabash College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Wabash College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Trine University | Wabash College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Wabash College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wabash College based on total student enrollment (4,088 students vs. 835 students)
Trine University vs. Wabash College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Wabash College?
- Wabash College is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Wabash College than Trine University ($46,600.00 vs. $34,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wabash College than Trine University ($22,976 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 4.9% lower than costs at Wabash College ($11,920 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than Trine University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 50.6% larger than aid received Trine University ($37,119 vs. $24,645)
Trine University vs. Wabash College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine University or Wabash College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wabash College or Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Wabash College (1145) is 56 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming Wabash College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Wabash College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Wabash College (61.5%)
Trine University vs. Wabash College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine University or Wabash 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 Wabash College and Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than Trine University (75% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $16,400 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $46,400)
- Wabash College students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,150)
- Wabash College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($258 vs. $260)
- More Wabash College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/