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Baylor UT Austin Trinity College SMU Texas A&M Rice Rhodes College Austin College SU TCU Tulane UTSA| Centre College | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Centre College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,357 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #147 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,070 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,070 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,584 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,116 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Centre College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,724 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 1,712 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1470 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Centre College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Centre College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Centre College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | Trinity | ||
| 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
- Trinity University is larger than than Centre College based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,357 students)
Centre College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Centre College for in-state tuition ($48,648.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Trinity than Centre College ($48,648.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than Trinity ($23,584 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 14.9% lower than costs at Trinity University ($12,300 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 10.4% larger than aid received Trinity University ($37,116 vs. $33,614)
Centre College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Centre College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 15 points higher than at Centre College (1279)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Centre College (29)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- Centre College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Centre College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than Trinity University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $52,500)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centre College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/