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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Trinity | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 99% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 5, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $263 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,389 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Trinity?
- Claremont McKenna College is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Claremont McKenna than Trinity University ($60,480.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claremont McKenna College than Trinity ($28,701 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 32.4% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($14,134 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Claremont McKenna College (99% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 48.8% larger than aid received Trinity University ($50,020 vs. $33,614)
Claremont McKenna vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 114 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Claremont McKenna students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (30.5%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than Trinity University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $35,000 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $62,800)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $10,533 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($14,967 vs. $25,500)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($154 vs. $263)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/