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Overview |
U of R | Trinity | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 99% |
Admission |
U of R | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $263 |
Diversity |
U of R | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
U of R | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 18% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 2,692 students)
U of R vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Trinity?
- University of Rochester is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at U of R than Trinity University ($60,550.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than U of R ($30,038 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 29% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($14,134 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than University of Rochester (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 18.2% larger than aid received Trinity University ($39,715 vs. $33,614)
U of R vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Trinity (30.5%)
U of R vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Trinity University (83% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $8,200 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $62,800)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,500)
- U of R graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($253 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/