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Overview |
Scripps College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Scripps College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $263 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Scripps College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity University is larger than than Scripps College based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Trinity?
- Scripps College is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Scripps College than Trinity University ($60,494.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Scripps College ($30,038 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 40.2% lower than costs at Scripps College ($14,134 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 59% larger than aid received Scripps College ($33,614 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Scripps College .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 68 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Scripps College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (30.5%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
Scripps College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Trinity University (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,500)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($144 vs. $263)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/