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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington Baylor Trinity College UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas SMU St. Mary's University Texas Tech| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTSA | Trinity | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,393 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #901 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utsa.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTSA | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,951 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,259 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,046 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,664 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,934 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 99% |
Admission |
UTSA | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,295 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 20,243 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 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 | Jun 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UTSA | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTSA | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,983 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
UTSA | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UTSA | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UTSA | 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
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 2,692 students)
UTSA vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTSA or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 717.5% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($48,648.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.4% higher at Trinity than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($48,648.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Trinity ($12,664 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 28% lower than costs at Trinity University ($11,046 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 276.2% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($33,614 vs. $8,934)
UTSA vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTSA or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or UTSA .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 251 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Trinity (30.5%)
UTSA vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTSA 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 UTSA.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (80% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $14,900 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $47,900)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $2,517 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($22,983 vs. $25,500)
- UTSA graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/