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F&M Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College Catholic University of America Wesleyan University University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary| Trinity Washington University | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Trinity College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $331 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Trinity College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 1,093 students)
Trinity College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or JCSU?
- Trinity Washington University is 45.1% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Trinity College than Johnson C Smith University ($25,360.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than JCSU ($13,586 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 65.5% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($7,100 vs. $11,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Johnson C Smith University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 50.2% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($19,396 vs. $12,911)
Trinity College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Trinity College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $11,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $30,300)
- Trinity Washington University students graduate with a $401 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($31,649 vs. $32,050)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($327 vs. $331)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/