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F&M Catholic University of America Wesleyan University ASU Wake Forest Trinity College Dickinson College Penn State Erie-Behrend College UMES| Trinity Washington University | Paine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Paine College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | paine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Paine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $12,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $12,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $7,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $15,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $11,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Paine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 3,302 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 1,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 51.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 5.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Paine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Paine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $35,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $369 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Paine College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Paine College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Paine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 310 students)
Trinity College vs. Paine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Paine College?
- Trinity Washington University is 99.6% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.6% higher at Trinity College than Paine College ($25,360.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Paine College ($13,586 vs. $15,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 56.4% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($7,512 vs. $11,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Trinity Washington University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 65% larger than aid received Paine College ($19,396 vs. $11,755)
Trinity College vs. Paine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Paine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paine College or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Trinity College vs. Paine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Paine College? 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 Paine College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Paine College (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $28,400)
- Trinity Washington University students graduate with a $4,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($31,649 vs. $35,750)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($327 vs. $369)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/