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Overview |
Trinity College | WSSU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
Trinity College | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $265 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | WSSU | ||
| 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or WSSU?
- Trinity Washington University is 645.7% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.4% higher at Trinity College than Winston Salem State University ($25,360.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than WSSU ($13,586 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 4.7% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($11,220 vs. $11,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Winston Salem State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 132.3% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($19,396 vs. $8,350)
Trinity College vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than WSSU (73.4%)
Trinity College vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Winston Salem State University (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $5,700 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $5,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($25,663 vs. $31,649)
- WSSU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($265 vs. $327)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/