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F&M Catholic University of America Wesleyan University Wake Forest Trinity College Monroe College-Main Campus Dickinson College Penn State Erie-Behrend College UMES| Trinity Washington University | Plaza College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $143 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 807 students)
Trinity College vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Plaza College?
- Trinity Washington University is 95.1% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.1% higher at Trinity College than Plaza College ($25,360.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Plaza College ($13,586 vs. $17,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 67.9% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($7,000 vs. $11,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Plaza College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 184.3% larger than aid received Plaza College ($19,396 vs. $6,822)
Trinity College vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Plaza College (30%)
Trinity College vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Trinity College.
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $17,734 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($13,915 vs. $31,649)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($143 vs. $327)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/