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Overview |
Oxy | Trinity | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Oxy | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $263 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Oxy | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Trinity | ||
| 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 University is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,942 students)
Oxy vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Trinity?
- Occidental College is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Oxy than Trinity University ($59,970.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Oxy ($30,038 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 22.6% lower than costs at Occidental College ($14,134 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Occidental College (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Occidental College ($33,614 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Occidental College (1304) is 10 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Oxy students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Oxy has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Oxy vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than Trinity University (83% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $56,600)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $1,848 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($23,652 vs. $25,500)
- Oxy graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($244 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oxy students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/