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Overview |
TAMUK | Trinity | ||
| Location | Kingsville, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #774 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamuk.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
TAMUK | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,137 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,133 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,425 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,347 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,723 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
TAMUK | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,768 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 5,569 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TAMUK | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TAMUK | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,636 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $263 |
Diversity |
TAMUK | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
TAMUK | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 18% | ||
Campus |
TAMUK | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 2,692 students)
TAMUK vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TAMUK or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 847% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($48,648.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.3% higher at Trinity than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($48,648.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Trinity ($11,347 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 50% lower than costs at Trinity University ($9,425 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 213.5% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($33,614 vs. $10,723)
TAMUK vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TAMUK or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or TAMUK .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 357 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Trinity (30.5%)
TAMUK vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TAMUK 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 TAMUK.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (80% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $16,500 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $5,864 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($19,636 vs. $25,500)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($203 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/