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Overview |
Trinity College | Union College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1490 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Union 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
- Union College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Union College?
- Union College is 150.8% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.8% higher at Union College than Trinity Washington University ($63,603.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Union College ($13,586 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 34.2% lower than costs at Union College ($11,750 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Union College (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 93.5% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($37,530 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Union College (46.5%)
Trinity College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Union 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 Union College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Trinity Washington University (86% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $32,800 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $41,400)
- Union College students graduate with a $4,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,649)
- Union College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/