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Overview |
Trinity College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | - | ||
| Admitted | 735 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $222 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Penn College | ||
| 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Penn College?
- Trinity Washington University is 64.1% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Trinity College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($25,360.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Penn College ($13,586 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 3.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,750 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 167.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($19,396 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Trinity College .
Trinity College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Penn 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 Penn College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $3,000 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $10,149 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $31,649)
- Penn College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($222 vs. $327)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/