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Overview |
Trinity College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 96% |
Admission |
Trinity College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $234 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Trinity College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,337 students)
Trinity College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Trinity College is 79.9% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.9% higher at Trinity College than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($61,070.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Trinity College ($18,701 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Wesleyan College are 35.8% lower than costs at Trinity College ($12,264 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Trinity College (96% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 65.3% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($46,929 vs. $28,392)
Trinity College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (86% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $28,300 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $43,200)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $1,718 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,718)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates. ($217 vs. $234)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/