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Overview |
Trinity College | George Washington | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 25,939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | gwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | George Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $62,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $62,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $15,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $42,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $35,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 78% |
Admission |
Trinity College | George Washington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 27,266 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 13,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1330/1490 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | George Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | George Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $80,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $24,962 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | George Washington | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity College | George Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 89% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | George Washington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. George Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or George Washington?
- George Washington University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at George Washington than Trinity College ($62,110.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than George Washington ($32,704 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 6% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,720 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Trinity College (78% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 33.1% larger than aid received George Washington University ($46,929 vs. $35,257)
Trinity College vs. George Washington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or George Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between George Washington or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. George Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or George Washington? 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 George Washington and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than George Washington University (86% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $3,962 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($21,000 vs. $24,962)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/