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Overview |
Trinity College | RU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Trinity College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Trinity College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $237 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or RU?
- Trinity Washington University is 210.9% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Trinity College than Radford University ($25,360.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than RU ($13,586 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 11.2% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($10,567 vs. $11,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 99.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($19,396 vs. $9,733)
Trinity College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than RU (93.3%)
Trinity College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or RU? 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 RU and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Trinity Washington University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $8,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $31,649)
- RU graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($237 vs. $327)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/