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Overview |
Oxy | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 2,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #46 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | trincoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $61,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $61,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $16,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $32,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $46,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 67% |
Admission |
Oxy | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 6,220 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 36.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1300/1470 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 | Jan 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $71,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $217 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Oxy | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Trinity College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,942 students)
Oxy vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Trinity College?
- Trinity College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Oxy for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $59,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Trinity College than Occidental College ($61,070.00 vs. $59,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Oxy ($32,704 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 4% lower than costs at Occidental College ($16,660 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Occidental College than Trinity College (76% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 42.1% larger than aid received Occidental College ($46,929 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. Trinity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or Oxy .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Oxy has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Oxy vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy or Trinity College? 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 College and Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Occidental College (86% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $56,600)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $2,652 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,652)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($217 vs. $244)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/