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Overview |
Trinity College | NSU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,865 | 6,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,860 | $5,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,860 | $17,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,860 | $11,692 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,704 | $12,272 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,814 | $11,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Trinity College | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,114 | 10,211 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 8,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1100 | |||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $320 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity College | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | NSU | ||
| 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
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (6,045 students vs. 1,865 students)
Trinity College vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or NSU?
- Trinity Washington University is 336.4% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($25,860.00 vs. $5,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Trinity College than Norfolk State University ($25,860.00 vs. $17,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Trinity College ($12,272 vs. $12,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 1.4% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($11,692 vs. $11,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Norfolk State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 95.6% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($21,814 vs. $11,153)
Trinity College vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than NSU (87.5%)
Trinity College vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or NSU? 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 NSU and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Norfolk State University (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $4,700 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $36,700)
- Norfolk State University students graduate with a $649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $31,649)
- NSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($320 vs. $327)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/