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Overview |
SCU | Trinity | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
SCU | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 7, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCU | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $263 |
Diversity |
SCU | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SCU | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 18% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 2,692 students)
SCU vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Trinity?
- Santa Clara University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at SCU than Trinity University ($56,880.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than SCU ($30,038 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 21.1% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($14,134 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Santa Clara University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($33,614 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or SCU .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 19 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming SCU students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Trinity (30.5%)
SCU vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Trinity University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $62,800)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,500)
- SCU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/