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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Trinity | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,588 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthom.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,724 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,724 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,760 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,207 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,181 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,123 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 1,086 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.7% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1300 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (3,588 students vs. 2,692 students)
University of St Thomas vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 53.3% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($48,648.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at Trinity than University of St Thomas ($48,648.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Trinity ($19,207 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 44.8% lower than costs at Trinity University ($9,760 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 45% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($33,614 vs. $23,181)
University of St Thomas vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 191 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Trinity (30.5%)
University of St Thomas vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than University of St Thomas (80% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $5,600 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $57,200)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,500)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($227 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/