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Overview |
Trinity College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Trinity College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | - | ||
| Admitted | 735 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or PennWest California?
- Trinity Washington University is 228.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.1% higher at Trinity College than PennWest California ($25,360.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 12.8% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($10,416 vs. $11,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than PennWest California (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($19,396 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Trinity College .
Trinity College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Trinity Washington University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $1,100 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,400)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $6,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,649)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($258 vs. $327)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/