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Baylor UT Austin Trinity College SMU Texas A&M Rice Rhodes College Austin College SU TCU Tulane UTSA| Colorado College | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $263 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | 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
- Trinity University is larger than than Colorado College based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 2,203 students)
Colorado College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Trinity?
- Colorado College is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Colorado College than Trinity University ($64,554.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Colorado College ($30,038 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 1.7% lower than costs at Colorado College ($14,134 vs. $14,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Colorado College (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 37.3% larger than aid received Trinity University ($46,160 vs. $33,614)
Colorado College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (30.5%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Trinity University (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,500)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More Colorado 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/