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Overview |
Trinity College | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,865 | 2,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #773 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,860 | $33,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,860 | $33,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,860 | $13,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,704 | $20,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,814 | $26,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,114 | 1,326 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 1,155 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,310 students vs. 1,865 students)
Trinity College vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($33,376.00 vs. $25,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Carlow University than Trinity Washington University ($33,376.00 vs. $25,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Carlow University ($12,704 vs. $20,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 13% lower than costs at Carlow University ($11,860 vs. $13,406)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Trinity Washington University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 20.3% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($26,233 vs. $21,814)
Trinity College vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Carlow University (87.1%)
Trinity College vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Carlow University? 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 Carlow University and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Trinity Washington University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $500 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,400)
- Carlow University students graduate with a $4,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,649)
- Carlow University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/