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Overview |
Trinity College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 69% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 813/990 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $348 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,860 students)
Trinity College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Virginia Union University?
- Trinity College is 480% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 480% higher at Trinity College than Virginia Union University ($61,070.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Trinity College ($21,057 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 79.4% lower than costs at Trinity College ($9,286 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Union University than Trinity College (69% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 445.9% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($46,929 vs. $8,597)
Trinity College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 1.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Virginia Union University (86% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $38,200 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $33,300)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $12,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $33,750)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($217 vs. $348)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/