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UT Dallas Texas A&M UTSA Michigan SMU UT Arlington Florida Rice Purdue UW-Seattle UH UC Berkeley| The University of Texas at Austin | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Austin | Trinity | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 52,384 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utexas.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Austin | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,698 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,070 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,058 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,434 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,321 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
UT Austin | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,055 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 18,830 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1500 | 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 | Dec 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Austin | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Austin | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,600 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $263 |
Diversity |
UT Austin | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UT Austin | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UT Austin | 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 Austin is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 2,692 students)
UT Austin vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Austin or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 315.9% more expensive to attend than UT Austin for in-state tuition ($48,648.00 vs. $11,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Trinity than The University of Texas at Austin ($48,648.00 vs. $41,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Austin than Trinity ($17,434 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Austin are 8.2% lower than costs at Trinity University ($13,058 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than The University of Texas at Austin (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 304% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($33,614 vs. $8,321)
UT Austin vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Austin or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or UT Austin .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 3 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UT Austin (29)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- UT Austin has a higher acceptance rate (31.4%) than Trinity (30.5%)
UT Austin vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Austin 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 Austin.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than Trinity University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $5,800 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $62,800)
- The University of Texas at Austin students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($22,250 vs. $25,500)
- UT Austin graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Austin students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/