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Overview |
Trinity College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $245 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 19% |
Students |
Trinity College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 650 students)
Trinity College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or D&E College?
- Trinity College is 104.4% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.4% higher at Trinity College than Davis & Elkins College ($61,070.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Trinity College ($20,126 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 64.5% lower than costs at Trinity College ($10,125 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 86.8% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($46,929 vs. $25,119)
Trinity College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or D&E 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 D&E College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Davis & Elkins College (86% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $34,000 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $37,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $2,712 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,712)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($217 vs. $245)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/