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Overview |
Thomas Aquinas College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Santa Paula, CA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 516 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #69 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasaquinas.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas Aquinas College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,217 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,211 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 99% |
Admission |
Thomas Aquinas College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 262 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 222 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1310/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas Aquinas College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas Aquinas College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $263 |
Diversity |
Thomas Aquinas College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Thomas Aquinas College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Thomas Aquinas College | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 516 students)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas Aquinas College or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 80.2% more expensive to attend than Thomas Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($48,648.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Trinity than Thomas Aquinas College ($48,648.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Aquinas College than Trinity ($24,217 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Aquinas College are 42.8% lower than costs at Trinity University ($9,900 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Thomas Aquinas College (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 136.5% larger than aid received Thomas Aquinas College ($33,614 vs. $14,211)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas Aquinas College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Thomas Aquinas College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 14 points higher than at Thomas Aquinas College (1280)
- Incoming Thomas Aquinas College students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Thomas Aquinas College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Thomas Aquinas College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas Aquinas 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 Thomas Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Thomas Aquinas College (80% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $17,100 more per year than Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $45,700)
- Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($17,000 vs. $25,500)
- Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($175 vs. $263)
- More Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/