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Overview |
Trinity College | VSU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Trinity College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $305 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Trinity College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or VSU?
- Trinity Washington University is 357.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at Trinity College than Virginia State University ($25,360.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than VSU ($13,586 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 1.8% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($11,544 vs. $11,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Virginia State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 68.7% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($19,396 vs. $11,498)
Trinity College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than VSU (89.7%)
Trinity College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or VSU? 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 VSU and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Virginia State University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $4,700 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $36,700)
- Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,149 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($29,500 vs. $31,649)
- VSU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($305 vs. $327)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/