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Overview |
SHU | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | trinitydc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $25,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $25,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $19,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
SHU | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 758 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,649 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $327 |
Diversity |
SHU | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 68% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
SHU | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 28% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Trinity College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,895 students)
SHU vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Trinity College?
- Sacred Heart University is 82.6% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at SHU than Trinity Washington University ($46,310.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than SHU ($13,586 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 49.1% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,750 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Trinity Washington University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($19,484 vs. $19,396)
SHU vs. Trinity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or SHU .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Trinity Washington University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $41,400)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $6,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,649)
- SHU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($258 vs. $327)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/