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UCF Miami Florida State Nova FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida USF Main Campus FGCU UNF Florida Tech UT| Florida International University | Trinity College of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | Trinity College of Florida | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Trinity, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | trinitycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | Trinity College of Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $15,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $15,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $14,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $10,846 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 82% |
Admission |
FIU | Trinity College of Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 87 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 52 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 65.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 780/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
FIU | Trinity College of Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | Trinity College of Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $253 |
Diversity |
FIU | Trinity College of Florida | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
FIU | Trinity College of Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 9% | ||
Campus |
FIU | Trinity College of Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than Trinity College of Florida based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 181 students)
FIU vs. Trinity College of Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or Trinity College of Florida?
- Trinity College of Florida is 222% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at FIU than Trinity College of Florida ($16,529.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Trinity College of Florida ($9,881 vs. $14,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College of Florida are 52.6% lower than costs at Florida International University ($7,600 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than Trinity College of Florida (89% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Trinity College of Florida ($11,087 vs. $10,846)
FIU vs. Trinity College of Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or Trinity College of Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College of Florida or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 192 points higher than at Trinity College of Florida (898)
- Incoming FIU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Trinity College of Florida (19)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.96 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Trinity College of Florida (3.04)
- FIU has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than Trinity College of Florida (59.8%)
FIU vs. Trinity College of Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU or Trinity College of Florida? 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 College of Florida and FIU.
- The graduation rate at FIU is higher than Trinity College of Florida (43% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Florida International University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Trinity College of Florida graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $31,700)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $7,272 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College of Florida graduates. ($17,228 vs. $24,500)
- FIU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College of Florida graduates. ($178 vs. $253)
- More FIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College of Florida students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/