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Overview |
Trinity College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Trinity College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | - | ||
| Admitted | 735 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or PennWest Clarion?
- Trinity Washington University is 228.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.1% higher at Trinity College than PennWest Clarion ($25,360.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 10% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($11,750 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than PennWest Clarion (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($19,396 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Trinity College .
Trinity College vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than Trinity Washington University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $2,200 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $39,200)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $5,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,649)
- PennWest Clarion graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($268 vs. $327)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/