Trinity University is the more selective of the two, admitting 24.9% of applicants versus 43.4% at Union College. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $14,305 per year at Trinity University versus $22,567 at Union College. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1330–1460 at Trinity University and 1320–1470 at Union College.
| Metric | Trinity University | Union College |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 24.9% | 43.4% |
| Early acceptance rate | 52.6% | 48.9% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1330–1460 | 1320–1470 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.74 | 3.7 |
| Yield rate | 20.2% | 11.6% |
| Class size | 601 | 465 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $14,305 | $22,567 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $34,549 | $54,567 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Trinity University admits 24.9% of applicants, compared with 43.4% at Union College, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $14,305 per year at Trinity University and $22,567 at Union College, so Trinity University is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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