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Baylor UT Austin Trinity College SMU Texas A&M Rice Rhodes College Austin College SU TCU Tulane UTSA| Trinity University | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity | PHC | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,694 | 408 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinity.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,712 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,712 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,472 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,264 | $25,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,524 | $13,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Trinity | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,425 | 222 | ||
| Admitted | 3,217 | 182 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.2% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 53.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1465 | 1220/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Trinity | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | N/A |
Diversity |
Trinity | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Trinity | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (2,694 students vs. 408 students)
Trinity vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity or PHC?
- Trinity University is 78.6% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($50,712.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.6% higher at Trinity than Patrick Henry College ($50,712.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Trinity ($25,128 vs. $32,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 31.3% lower than costs at Trinity University ($11,020 vs. $14,472)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Patrick Henry College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 143% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($33,524 vs. $13,798)
Trinity vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Trinity .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Trinity (28.2%)
Trinity vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity or PHC? 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 PHC and Trinity.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/