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Overview |
Wellesley | Trinity | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 99% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 8, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $263 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Wellesley | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity University is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Trinity?
- Wellesley College is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Wellesley than Trinity University ($61,584.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Trinity ($21,362 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 35% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($14,134 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Wellesley College (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 82.4% larger than aid received Trinity University ($61,328 vs. $33,614)
Wellesley vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 75 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Wellesley students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (30.5%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Trinity University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $62,800)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $16,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($8,900 vs. $25,500)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($92 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wellesley students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/