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Overview |
Trinity College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 101 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitycollegeqc.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,989 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,989 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,256 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 93% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Trinity College | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $332 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 101 students)
Trinity College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Claflin University?
- Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences is 51.7% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($24,989.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at Trinity College than Claflin University ($24,989.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences are 14.8% lower than costs at Claflin University ($8,256 vs. $9,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is ?% larger than aid received Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($13,707 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
Trinity College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Trinity College.
- Graduates from Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences earn on average $16,600 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $30,700)
- Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences students graduate with a $12,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $32,184)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($201 vs. $332)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/