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Overview |
AU | Trinity | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
AU | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AU | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $263 |
Diversity |
AU | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 18% | ||
Campus |
AU | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,692 students)
AU vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Trinity?
- American University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at AU than Trinity University ($53,070.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than AU ($30,038 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 11.1% lower than costs at American University ($14,134 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than American University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 23.9% larger than aid received American University ($33,614 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or AU .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 42 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (40.6%) than Trinity (30.5%)
AU vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than American University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $62,800)
- American University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,500)
- AU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($250 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU 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/