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Overview |
Trinity College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $227 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 143.5% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.5% higher at Gettysburg College than Trinity Washington University ($61,760.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Gettysburg College ($13,586 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 27.1% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($11,750 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Gettysburg College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 122.9% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($43,239 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Trinity College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Trinity Washington University (85% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $19,500 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $41,400)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $9,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $31,649)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($227 vs. $327)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/