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Overview |
Emory | Trinity | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 99% |
Admission |
Emory | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Emory | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $263 |
Diversity |
Emory | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emory | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Emory | 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
- Emory University is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 2,692 students)
Emory vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Trinity?
- Emory University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Emory than Trinity University ($57,120.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Trinity ($26,680 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 20.4% lower than costs at Emory University ($14,134 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Emory University (99% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 45.5% larger than aid received Trinity University ($48,914 vs. $33,614)
Emory vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 86 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Emory students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (30.5%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Trinity University (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $62,800)
- Emory University students graduate with a $8,267 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($17,233 vs. $25,500)
- Emory graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($178 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory 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/