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Overview |
DePauw | Trinity | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
DePauw | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
DePauw | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $263 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
DePauw | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 18% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | 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 DePauw based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Trinity?
- DePauw University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at DePauw than Trinity University ($54,400.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Trinity ($29,486 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 1.9% lower than costs at DePauw University ($14,134 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Trinity University ($41,067 vs. $33,614)
DePauw vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 86 points higher than at DePauw (1208)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at DePauw (27)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Trinity (30.5%)
DePauw vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw 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 DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Trinity University (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $1,800 more per year than DePauw graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $61,000)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $88 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,588)
- Trinity graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($263 vs. $264)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw 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/