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Overview |
Connecticut College | Trinity | ||
| Location | New London, CT | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $50,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 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 |
Connecticut College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $263 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (2,694 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Trinity?
- Connecticut College is 27% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Connecticut College than Trinity University ($64,412.00 vs. $50,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Connecticut College ($32,264 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 23.6% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($14,472 vs. $17,885)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 17.4% larger than aid received Trinity University ($39,354 vs. $33,524)
Connecticut College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Connecticut College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Trinity (28.2%)
Connecticut College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut 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 Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than Trinity University (84% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Connecticut College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $60,700)
- Connecticut College students graduate with a $1,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($23,550 vs. $25,500)
- Connecticut College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($243 vs. $263)
- More Connecticut College 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/