San Antonio's Trinity University considered 'top value' private university on new list

This is a view of Trinity’s Northup Hall. The campus was built on a 107-acre hilltop with the help of famed architect O’Neill Ford. This is a view of Trinity’s Northup Hall. The campus was built on a 107-acre hilltop with the help of famed architect O’Neill Ford. Photo: Bob Owen /San Antonio Express-News Photo: Bob Owen /San Antonio Express-News Image 1 of / 39 Caption Close San Antonio's Trinity University considered 'top value' private university on new list 1 / 39 Back to Gallery

Trinity University has found itself ranked on another boast-worthy list, holding the No. 25 spot ona collection of the top 100 values in private universities.

Kiplinger, which released the study, specializes in publishing everything from business forecast and personal finance advice, including insight on which U.S. degree will give you the best bang for your buck.

Should a student become a Trinity graduate in four years, which about 72 percent do, he or she will have spent on average more than $200,000 for their education and walk the stage with a $35,318 debt, Kiplinger reported.

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But, the site said being a Trinity Tiger is worth every penny considering its 9-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and student body with a notable academic quality.

Even with a $51,218 a year tuition rate, attending the school is still cheaper than Houston’s Rice University, which is ranked at No. 4.as.

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Rice was the only Texas college ranked higher than Trinity. Other Lone Star State-based institutions included were Dallas’ Southern Methodist University, at No. 74, and Longview’s LeTourneau University, at No. 76.

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