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Overview |
Tulane | Trinity | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #69 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
Tulane | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tulane | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $263 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Tulane | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 2,692 students)
Tulane vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Trinity?
- Tulane University is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Tulane than Trinity University ($58,666.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Tulane ($30,038 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 22.7% lower than costs at Tulane University ($14,134 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Tulane University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 9.3% larger than aid received Tulane University ($33,614 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 52 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (30.5%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Tulane vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Tulane.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $62,800)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $2,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,529)
- Trinity graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($263 vs. $284)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/