- Both Trinity Washington University and American University are private.
- Both schools are located in District of Columbia.
- American University has more expensive tuition of $56,543 than Trinity Washington University ($26,110).
- American University has tighter acceptance rate of 29.40% than Trinity Washington University (92.28%).
- American University is larger with 13,885 students than Trinity Washington University (1,895 students).
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| #8 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #57 in National Universities #3 in District of Columbia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Washington, DC |
Trinity College, Washington, D.C.| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,110 | Undergraduate | $56,543 |
| $15,390 | Graduate | $33,239 |
| $17,372 | Financial Aid | $30,338 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $63 graduate | |
| 92.28% | Acceptance Rate | 29.40% |
| 39.91% | Yield | 32.47% |
| Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,895 | Total Students | 13,885 |
| 1,561 | Undergraduate | 7,917 |
| 334 | Graduate | 5,968 |
| 543 | Online Enrollment | 1,516 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 38% | Graduation Rate | 79% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $43,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 240) $4,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) $10,400 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,750 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 72 Full-time 150 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 827 Full-time 704 Part-time |
| 162 Full-time 171 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,653 Full-time 907 Part-time |
| $68,945 for Faculties $90,553 Part-time | Average Salary | $111,486 for Faculties $84,742 Part-time |