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Overview |
UIC | Trine University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Angola, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 4,088 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #772 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | trine.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Trine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $34,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $34,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $24,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $24,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 97% |
Admission |
UIC | Trine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 3,904 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 3,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UIC | Trine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Trine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $25,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $260 |
Diversity |
UIC | Trine University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UIC | Trine University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Trine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Trine University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 4,088 students)
UIC vs. Trine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Trine University?
- Trine University is 212.9% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($34,330.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Trine University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($34,330.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Trine University ($10,384 vs. $24,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trine University are 20.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,920 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trine University than University of Illinois at Chicago (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trine University students is 78.4% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($24,645 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Trine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Trine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trine University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 3 points higher than at Trine University (1089)
- Incoming UIC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Trine University (24)
- Accepted freshman Trine University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at UIC (3.41)
- Trine University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Trine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Trine University? 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 Trine University and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Trine University (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $15,500 more per year than Trine University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,400)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $6,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Trine University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,150)
- UIC graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Trine University graduates. ($193 vs. $260)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/