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Kenyon Baylor UT Austin Trinity College Denison Grinnell Case Western Macalester College SMU Vassar Texas A&M Rice| Oberlin College | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oberlin | Trinity | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 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 |
Oberlin | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $263 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Oberlin | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 2,692 students)
Oberlin vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Trinity?
- Oberlin College is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Oberlin than Trinity University ($61,106.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Oberlin ($30,038 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 30.1% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,134 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Oberlin College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 4.2% larger than aid received Trinity University ($35,040 vs. $33,614)
Oberlin vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 63 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Oberlin vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin 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 Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Trinity University (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $18,900 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $43,900)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $1,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,579)
- Trinity graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($263 vs. $274)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/