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Overview |
Trinity College | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Trinity College | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $320 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | North Carolina Central 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or North Carolina Central University?
- Trinity Washington University is 580.3% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Trinity College than North Carolina Central University ($25,360.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than North Carolina Central University ($13,586 vs. $13,708)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 1% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($11,750 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than North Carolina Central University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 20% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($19,396 vs. $16,168)
Trinity College vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
Trinity College vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than North Carolina Central University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $6,200 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $35,200)
- North Carolina Central University students graduate with a $649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $31,649)
- North Carolina Central University 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 North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/