by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Trine degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Trine measures up.
Trine is ranked #2,426 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Indiana, it ranks #47 of 59 for value.
Among the majors Trine offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology/Technician | #3 of 7 |
| Engineering | #3 of 7 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | #8 of 13 |
| Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering | #121 of 156 |
| Biomedical Engineering | #121 of 156 |
| Chemical Engineering | #125 of 153 |
| Computer Engineering | #170 of 209 |
| General Civil Engineering | #197 of 245 |
| Civil Engineering | #198 of 247 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #206 of 243 |
Below is the detailed Trine value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Trine University is ranked #23 out of #61 in Indiana for quality and #47 out of #59 for Indiana value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Trine financial aid page to be sure.
Trine University is ranked #2,426 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Trine University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Trine costs about $25,613. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $102,450 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $51,109 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $25,355 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $25,613 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $102,450 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Trine net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Trine degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $204,436 | — | — |
| All Students | $102,450 | #2,426 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $101,420 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $204,436 | — | — |
| All Students | $102,450 | #47 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $101,420 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Trine shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18,615 |
| $30K–$48K | $16,845 |
| $48K–$75K | $21,043 |
| $75K–$110K | $25,080 |
| Over $110K | $29,763 |
About 99% of Trine undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,594 per year. Get more details on the Trine financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Trine net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.