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F&M Catholic University of America Wesleyan University Stratford University Wake Forest Trinity College Dickinson College Penn State Erie-Behrend College UMES| Trinity Washington University | Potomac College Herndon | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,865 | 547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,860 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,860 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,860 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,704 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,814 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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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, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $315 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 12% |
Students |
Trinity College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| 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 Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (1,865 students vs. 547 students)
Trinity College vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Trinity Washington University is 349% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($25,860.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 349% higher at Trinity College than Potomac College Herndon ($25,860.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 4.4% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($11,360 vs. $11,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Potomac College Herndon (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($21,814 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Trinity College .
Trinity College vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Potomac College Herndon (45% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $10,000 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $41,400)
- Potomac College Herndon students graduate with a $1,149 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($30,500 vs. $31,649)
- Potomac College-Herndon graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($315 vs. $327)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/