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Overview |
Trinity College | AU | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 13,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #93 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | american.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $53,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $53,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $15,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $41,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $27,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 66% |
Admission |
Trinity College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 19,510 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 7,926 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 40.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1290/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $250 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Trinity College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 94% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or AU?
- Trinity College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Trinity College than American University ($61,070.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than AU ($32,704 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 6.1% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,706 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than American University (67% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 72.9% larger than aid received American University ($46,929 vs. $27,138)
Trinity College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (40.6%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or AU? 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 AU and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than American University (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $6,700 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $64,800)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $24,250)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($217 vs. $250)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/