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Overview |
Willamette University | Trinity | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,112 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,000 | $50,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,000 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,716 | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,396 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,107 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,249 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1430 | 1320/1465 | ||
| 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 |
Willamette University | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Willamette University | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | 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
- Trinity University is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,694 students vs. 2,112 students)
Willamette University vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($50,712.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Trinity than Willamette University ($50,712.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Trinity ($27,716 vs. $32,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 7% lower than costs at Willamette University ($14,472 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Trinity University ($34,396 vs. $33,524)
Willamette University vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Willamette University .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 66 points higher than at Willamette University (1228)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Willamette University (28)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Trinity (28.2%)
Willamette University vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University 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 Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Willamette University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $54,300)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/