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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate Baylor Brandeis University UT Austin Trinity College Holy Cross NYU| Boston College | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Trinity | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $50,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 20.5% | ||
| 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 | 33/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1320/1465 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $263 |
Diversity |
BC | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 16% | ||
Campus |
BC | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 2,694 students)
BC vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Trinity?
- Boston College is 31% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at BC than Trinity University ($66,410.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than BC ($32,264 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 27.7% lower than costs at Boston College ($14,472 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Boston College (99% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 52.4% larger than aid received Trinity University ($51,099 vs. $33,524)
BC vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 86 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman BC 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 (28.2%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Trinity University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $28,100 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $62,800)
- Boston College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,500)
- BC graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($196 vs. $263)
- More BC 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/