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Overview |
F&M | Trinity | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 99% |
Admission |
F&M | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 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 |
F&M | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $263 |
Diversity |
F&M | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
F&M | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 18% | ||
Campus |
F&M | 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Trinity?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 35% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at F&M than Trinity University ($65,652.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than F&M ($30,038 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 6.4% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,134 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 46.3% larger than aid received Trinity University ($49,177 vs. $33,614)
F&M vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or F&M .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Trinity (30.5%)
F&M vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Trinity University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $900 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,500)
- F&M graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($227 vs. $263)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/