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Overview |
Trinity College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 61% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 38.9% | ||
| 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 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $222 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Washington and Lee?
- Trinity College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Trinity College than Washington and Lee University ($61,070.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Trinity College ($24,733 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 1.6% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,660 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Washington and Lee University (67% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Trinity College ($55,567 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee 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 Washington and Lee (17%)
Trinity College vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Trinity College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $17,500 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,500)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/