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Overview |
Trinity College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $348 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Virginia Union University | ||
| 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
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 1,860 students)
Trinity College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Virginia Union University?
- Trinity Washington University is 140.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.8% higher at Trinity College than Virginia Union University ($25,360.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Virginia Union University ($13,586 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 26.5% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($9,286 vs. $11,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Virginia Union University (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 125.6% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($19,396 vs. $8,597)
Trinity College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Trinity College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Virginia Union University? 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 Virginia Union University and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Virginia Union University (45% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $33,300)
- Trinity Washington University students graduate with a $2,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($31,649 vs. $33,750)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($327 vs. $348)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/