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F&M Catholic University of America Wesleyan University Wake Forest Penn State Trinity College Dickinson College Penn State Erie-Behrend College UMES| Trinity Washington University | Wells College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Wells | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Wells | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 357 students)
Trinity College vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Wells?
- Wells College is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($32,362.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Wells than Trinity Washington University ($32,362.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Wells ($13,586 vs. $20,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 26% lower than costs at Wells College ($11,750 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than Trinity Washington University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is 45.5% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($28,212 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Wells (87.7%)
Trinity College vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Wells? 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 Wells and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Wells is higher than Trinity Washington University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $39,500)
- Wells College students graduate with a $4,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,649)
- Wells graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More Wells graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/