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Hamilton College Colgate Middlebury Baylor UT Austin Trinity College Tufts Vassar SMU BC Texas A&M Bowdoin College| Colby College | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colby College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 99% |
Admission |
Colby College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $263 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Colby College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | 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 Colby College based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Trinity?
- Colby College is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Colby College than Trinity University ($60,840.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Trinity ($16,951 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 15.5% lower than costs at Colby College ($14,134 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Colby College (99% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 83.6% larger than aid received Trinity University ($61,714 vs. $33,614)
Colby College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 69 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Colby College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Colby College 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 Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College 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 Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Trinity University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $62,800)
- Colby College students graduate with a $6,155 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($19,345 vs. $25,500)
- Colby College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($200 vs. $263)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/