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Overview |
Trinity College | Villanova | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 52% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $273 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Villanova?
- Trinity College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Trinity College than Villanova University ($61,070.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Villanova ($32,704 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 3.6% lower than costs at Trinity College ($16,087 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Villanova University (67% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 9.6% larger than aid received Villanova University ($46,929 vs. $42,834)
Trinity College vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Trinity College vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Trinity College (90% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $5,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,497)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($217 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/