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Overview |
Trinity College | CHC | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Trinity College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| 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 | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $273 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | CHC | ||
| 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
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 1,420 students)
Trinity College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 53.6% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at CHC than Trinity Washington University ($38,950.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than CHC ($13,586 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 2.1% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($11,750 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Chestnut Hill College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 51% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($29,288 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Trinity College .
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Trinity College (97%)
Trinity College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or CHC? 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 CHC and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,400)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $5,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($26,481 vs. $31,649)
- CHC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($273 vs. $327)
- More CHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/