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Overview |
Trinity College | LVC | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity College | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 2,080 students)
Trinity College vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or LVC?
- Trinity College is 29.3% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Trinity College than Lebanon Valley College ($61,070.00 vs. $47,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Trinity College ($26,743 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 26% lower than costs at Trinity College ($13,220 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 33.2% larger than aid received Lebanon Valley College ($46,929 vs. $35,245)
Trinity College vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at LVC (3.79)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or LVC? 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 LVC and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Lebanon Valley College (86% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $24,000 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $47,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/