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Overview |
SCU | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 2,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #46 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | trincoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $61,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $61,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $16,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $32,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $46,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 67% |
Admission |
SCU | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 6,220 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 36.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 1300/1470 | ||
| 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 7, 2024 | Jan 17, 2024 |
Academics |
SCU | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $71,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $217 |
Diversity |
SCU | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
SCU | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 70% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Trinity College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 2,205 students)
SCU vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Trinity College?
- Trinity College is 7.4% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Trinity College than Santa Clara University ($61,070.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than SCU ($32,704 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 2.7% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($16,660 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Clara University than Trinity College (72% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 85.5% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($46,929 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Trinity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or SCU .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
SCU vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Santa Clara University (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,500)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/