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F&M Catholic University of America Wesleyan University Wake Forest Trinity College Dickinson College Penn State Erie-Behrend College UMES| Trinity Washington University | Centra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Centra College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $124 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 227 students)
Trinity College vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Centra College?
- Trinity Washington University is 174.5% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.5% higher at Trinity College than Centra College ($25,360.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Centra College ($13,586 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 24.9% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($9,406 vs. $11,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Trinity Washington University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 198.6% larger than aid received Centra College ($19,396 vs. $6,495)
Trinity College vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Centra College (40%)
Trinity College vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Centra College? 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 Centra College and Trinity College.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,400)
- Centra College students graduate with a $19,607 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($12,042 vs. $31,649)
- Centra College graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($124 vs. $327)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/