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Connecticut College Trinity Skidmore College Lafayette College Union College Holy Cross Bucknell Fordham SPU Villanova Lehigh Vassar| Trinity College | Pacific Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | PLU | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 99% |
Admission |
Trinity College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $266 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or PLU?
- Trinity College is 23.4% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Trinity College than Pacific Lutheran University ($61,070.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Trinity College ($24,825 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 40.9% lower than costs at Trinity College ($11,826 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Trinity College (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 28.8% larger than aid received Pacific Lutheran University ($46,929 vs. $36,435)
Trinity College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at PLU (3.71)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or PLU? 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 PLU and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (86% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $19,200 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $52,300)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,800)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($217 vs. $266)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/