- Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses is a private school while Purdue University-Main Campus (PU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Indiana.
- PU has more expensive tuition of $28,794 than Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses ($9,576).
- Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses has tighter acceptance rate of 24.14% than PU (57.47%).
- PU is larger with 51,528 students than Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses (4,344 students).
| Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses View More Rivals | Purdue University-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #68 in National Universities #2 in Indiana | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Angola, IN | Location | West Lafayette, IN |
| Known as | PU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,576 | Undergraduate | $9,992 Indiana residents $28,794 out-of-state |
| $10,350 | Graduate | $9,992 Indiana residents $28,794 out-of-state |
| $4,511 | Financial Aid | $9,819 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| 24.14% | Acceptance Rate | 57.47% |
| 14.29% | Yield | 27.25% |
| Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 31 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,344 | Total Students | 51,528 |
| 470 | Undergraduate | 38,593 |
| 3,874 | Graduate | 12,935 |
| 678 | Online Enrollment | 4,437 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | |
| 50% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| Retention Rate | 90% | |
| $49,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| No Special Learning Opportunities | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| Not offered or not Reported | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,056) $4,860 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,398 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Number of Faculties | 2,039 Full-time 366 Part-time | |
| Number of Staffs | 9,894 Full-time 1,475 Part-time | |
| Average Salary | $116,528 for Faculties $63,025 Part-time | |