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Overview |
Trinity College | CSE | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Trinity College | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Trinity College | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 1,122 students)
Trinity College vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or CSE?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 29.7% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at CSE than Trinity Washington University ($32,900.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than CSE ($13,586 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 8.5% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($11,750 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Trinity Washington University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 54.2% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($29,905 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than CSE (71.9%)
Trinity College vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or CSE? 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 CSE and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Trinity Washington University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $4,100 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $41,400)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $6,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,649)
- CSE graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($258 vs. $327)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/