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Overview |
Villanova | Trinity | ||
| Location | Villanova, PA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,383 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villanova.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villanova | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,768 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,768 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,087 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,837 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,834 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 99% |
Admission |
Villanova | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,835 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 5,576 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.4% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1378/1500 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Villanova | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villanova | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,100 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,497 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $263 |
Diversity |
Villanova | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Villanova | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Villanova | Trinity | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,692 students)
Villanova vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villanova or Trinity?
- Villanova University is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Villanova than Trinity University ($60,768.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Villanova ($30,038 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 13.8% lower than costs at Villanova University ($14,134 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Villanova University (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Trinity University ($42,834 vs. $33,614)
Villanova vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villanova or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Villanova .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 32 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (30.5%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Villanova vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villanova or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Villanova.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Trinity University (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $22,300 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $62,800)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $997 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,497)
- Trinity graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($263 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/