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F&M Catholic University of America Wesleyan University Wake Forest Trinity College Dickinson College Penn State Erie-Behrend College UMES| Trinity Washington University | Peirce College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,865 | 872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,860 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,860 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,860 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,704 | $12,905 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,814 | $5,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Peirce College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,114 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $373 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Peirce College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than Peirce College based on total student enrollment (1,865 students vs. 872 students)
Trinity College vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Peirce College?
- Trinity Washington University is 79.6% more expensive to attend than Peirce College for in-state tuition ($25,860.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.6% higher at Trinity College than Peirce College ($25,860.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Peirce College ($12,704 vs. $12,905)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 48.2% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($8,000 vs. $11,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than Trinity Washington University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 307.4% larger than aid received Peirce College ($21,814 vs. $5,355)
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or Trinity College .
Trinity College vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Peirce 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 Peirce College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Peirce College (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Peirce College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $41,400)
- Trinity Washington University students graduate with a $4,476 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($31,649 vs. $36,125)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($327 vs. $373)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/