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Overview |
Trinity College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,865 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,860 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,860 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,860 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,704 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,814 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,114 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $239 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 1,865 students)
Trinity College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Marshall University?
- Trinity Washington University is 250.8% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($25,860.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Trinity College than Marshall University ($25,860.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Trinity College ($9,734 vs. $12,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 8.4% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,860 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Marshall University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 81.4% larger than aid received Marshall University ($21,814 vs. $12,024)
Trinity College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Marshall University (96.5%)
Trinity College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Marshall University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $8,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($23,134 vs. $31,649)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($239 vs. $327)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/