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Overview |
Trinity College | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Misericordia University | ||
| 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 34.5% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Misericordia University than Trinity Washington University ($34,100.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Misericordia University ($13,586 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 25.8% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($11,750 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Trinity Washington University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($23,008 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
Trinity College vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Trinity Washington University (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,400)
- Misericordia University students graduate with a $4,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,649)
- Misericordia University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/