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Overview |
Denison | Trinity | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Denison | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 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 |
Denison | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Denison | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Denison | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Denison | 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Trinity?
- Denison University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Denison than Trinity University ($60,000.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Denison ($30,038 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 1.9% lower than costs at Denison University ($14,134 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Denison University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Trinity University ($36,497 vs. $33,614)
Denison vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (30.5%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Denison University (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $56,100)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/