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Overview |
Trinity College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Trinity College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $240 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Trinity College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or WVSU?
- Trinity Washington University is 212.2% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at Trinity College than West Virginia State University ($25,360.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Trinity College ($11,684 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 3.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,750 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 104.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($19,396 vs. $9,482)
Trinity College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than WVSU (96.2%)
Trinity College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than West Virginia State University (45% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $8,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $8,399 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $31,649)
- WVSU graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($240 vs. $327)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/