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Overview |
Trinity College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 77.4% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at Willamette University than Trinity Washington University ($45,000.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Willamette University ($13,586 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 22% lower than costs at Willamette University ($11,750 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Trinity Washington University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 42.8% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($27,700 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Trinity College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Trinity Washington University (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,400)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $5,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,649)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($268 vs. $327)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/