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Overview |
Trinity College | Kean | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 12,884 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $10,758 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $18,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $14,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $10,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $13,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 10,485 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 8,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Kean?
- Trinity Washington University is 135.7% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Trinity College than Kean University ($25,360.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Trinity College ($10,747 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 26.2% lower than costs at Kean University ($11,750 vs. $14,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Kean University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 47.8% larger than aid received Kean University ($19,396 vs. $13,123)
Trinity College vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Kean (82.6%)
Trinity College vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Kean? 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 Kean and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Trinity Washington University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $6,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,649)
- Kean graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($258 vs. $327)
- More Kean graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/