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UT Austin Baylor Texas Tech OU UT Dallas UNT Texas State UH TCU SMU Trinity College Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi| Texas A&M University College Station | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A&M | Trinity | ||
| Location | College Station, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 74,014 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,339 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,239 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,375 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,278 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
Texas A&M | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,422 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 27,203 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1390 | 1310/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $263 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A&M | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M | 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
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 2,692 students)
Texas A&M vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 420.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($48,648.00 vs. $9,339.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Trinity than Texas A&M University College Station ($48,648.00 vs. $36,239.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University College Station than Trinity ($20,375 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 22.4% lower than costs at Trinity University ($11,550 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Texas A&M University College Station (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 173.8% larger than aid received Texas A&M University College Station ($33,614 vs. $12,278)
Texas A&M vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Texas A&M .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 82 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Texas A&M (28)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have at the same average high school GPA (3.68) as students at Trinity (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Texas A&M vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M 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 Texas A&M.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Trinity University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $2,800 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $62,800)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,500)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($193 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/