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Overview |
Post University | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | trinitydc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $25,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $25,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $11,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $19,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Post University | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 758 | ||
| Admitted | - | 735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Post University | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,649 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $327 |
Diversity |
Post University | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 68% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 8% |
Students |
Post University | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Post University | Trinity College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 1,895 students)
Post University vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or Trinity College?
- Trinity Washington University is 65.6% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.6% higher at Trinity College than Post University ($25,360.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Post University ($13,586 vs. $18,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 1.3% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($11,600 vs. $11,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Post University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 116.3% larger than aid received Post University ($19,396 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or Post University .
Post University vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University or Trinity College? 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 and Post University.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Post University (45% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Post University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $41,400)
- Post University students graduate with a $4,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,649)
- Post University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/