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Overview |
Trinity College | Temple | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Temple?
- Trinity Washington University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Temple than Trinity Washington University ($34,684.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Temple ($13,586 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 33.2% lower than costs at Temple University ($11,750 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Temple University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 67.6% larger than aid received Temple University ($19,396 vs. $11,575)
Trinity College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Temple (79.7%)
Trinity College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Temple? 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 Temple and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Trinity Washington University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $41,400)
- Temple University students graduate with a $5,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,649)
- Temple graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($268 vs. $327)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/