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Overview |
Trinity College | Babson | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Wellesley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 3,989 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #114 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | babson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Babson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $54,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $54,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $28,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $30,513 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 68% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Babson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 7,607 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,700 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 38.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1350/1510 | ||
| 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 17, 2025 | Jan 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Babson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Babson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $108,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Babson | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Trinity College | Babson | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Babson | ||
| 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
- Babson College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (3,989 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Babson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Babson?
- Trinity College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Babson for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Trinity College than Babson College ($61,070.00 vs. $54,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than Trinity College ($28,400 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 14.2% lower than costs at Babson College ($16,660 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Babson College than Trinity College (68% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 53.8% larger than aid received Babson College ($46,929 vs. $30,513)
Trinity College vs. Babson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Babson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Babson or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Babson (3.79)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Babson (22.3%)
Trinity College vs. Babson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Babson? 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 Babson and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than Trinity College (90% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $37,000 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Babson graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/