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Overview |
UT Arlington | Trinity | ||
| Location | Arlington, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,992 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uta.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Arlington | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,206 | $50,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,138 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,582 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,956 | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,015 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
UT Arlington | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,126 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 18,799 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1230 | 1320/1465 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UT Arlington | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Arlington | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $263 |
Diversity |
UT Arlington | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UT Arlington | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UT Arlington | 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
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (43,992 students vs. 2,694 students)
UT Arlington vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Arlington or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 450.9% more expensive to attend than UT Arlington for in-state tuition ($50,712.00 vs. $9,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at Trinity than The University of Texas at Arlington ($50,712.00 vs. $27,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than Trinity ($14,956 vs. $32,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 36.8% lower than costs at Trinity University ($10,582 vs. $14,472)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than The University of Texas at Arlington (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 204.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($33,524 vs. $11,015)
UT Arlington vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Arlington or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or UT Arlington .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 256 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Trinity (28.2%)
UT Arlington vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Arlington 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 UT Arlington.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $11,100 more per year than UT Arlington graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $51,700)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($18,000 vs. $25,500)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($186 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/