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Overview |
Trinity College | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 45.7% | ||
| 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 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1240/1440 | ||
| 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 | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $230 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity College | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 455 students)
Trinity College vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Soka University of America?
- Trinity College is 83.8% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.8% higher at Trinity College than Soka University of America ($61,070.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Trinity College ($17,928 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 24.1% lower than costs at Trinity College ($13,422 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 37.2% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($46,929 vs. $34,200)
Trinity College vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Soka University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Soka University of America or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Soka University of America? 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 Soka University of America and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Trinity College (87% vs. 86%)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $1,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Soka University of America graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,288)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Soka University of America graduates. ($217 vs. $230)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/