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Overview |
Trinity College | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 880/1085 | ||
| 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 17, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $363 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 886 students)
Trinity College vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Chowan University?
- Trinity College is 136% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136% higher at Trinity College than Chowan University ($61,070.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Trinity College ($17,334 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 72.6% lower than costs at Trinity College ($9,650 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 128% larger than aid received Chowan University ($46,929 vs. $20,580)
Trinity College vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.91 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Chowan University? 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 Chowan University and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Chowan University (86% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $36,900 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $34,600)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $14,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $35,150)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($217 vs. $363)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/