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Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College Middlebury Haverford College Trinity College Colgate Amherst Tufts| Wesleyan University | Trinity Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | trinitydc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $25,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $25,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $11,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $19,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 98% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 758 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $31,649 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $327 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 68% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Trinity College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,895 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Trinity College?
- Wesleyan University is 151.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.3% higher at Wesleyan University than Trinity Washington University ($63,722.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Wesleyan University ($13,586 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 54.7% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($11,750 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Wesleyan University (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 208.4% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($59,825 vs. $19,396)
Wesleyan University vs. Trinity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or Wesleyan University .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Trinity College? 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 College and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Trinity Washington University (92% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $41,400)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $14,149 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $31,649)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($180 vs. $327)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/