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Overview |
Trinity College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,865 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,860 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,860 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,860 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,704 | $21,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,814 | $12,306 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,114 | 6,999 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 5,078 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $332 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Claflin 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
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (1,865 students vs. 1,835 students)
Trinity College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Claflin University?
- Trinity Washington University is 57% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($25,860.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at Trinity College than Claflin University ($25,860.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Claflin University ($12,704 vs. $21,232)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 25.1% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($9,480 vs. $11,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University as Claflin University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 77.3% larger than aid received Claflin University ($21,814 vs. $12,306)
Trinity College vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Claflin University (72.6%)
Trinity College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Claflin 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 Claflin University and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Claflin University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $30,700)
- Trinity Washington University students graduate with a $535 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($31,649 vs. $32,184)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($327 vs. $332)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/