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Overview |
Trinity College | ECSU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Trinity College | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $270 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | ECSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or ECSU?
- Trinity Washington University is 2,436% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 407.2% higher at Trinity College than Elizabeth City State University ($25,360.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Trinity College ($4,120 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 34.6% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($8,727 vs. $11,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Elizabeth City State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 118.5% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($19,396 vs. $8,877)
Trinity College vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than ECSU (74.2%)
Trinity College vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Elizabeth City State University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $10,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $5,524 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($26,125 vs. $31,649)
- ECSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($270 vs. $327)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/