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Connecticut College Trinity Skidmore College Lafayette College Union College Holy Cross Bucknell Fordham Villanova Lehigh Vassar UConn| Trinity College | Bard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 81% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $270 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Trinity College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Bard College | ||
| 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
- Bard College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Bard College?
- Trinity College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $59,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Trinity College than Bard College ($61,070.00 vs. $59,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Trinity College ($25,214 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 3.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,660 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Trinity College (81% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 14.2% larger than aid received Trinity College ($53,584 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Trinity College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Bard College? 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 Bard College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Bard College (86% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $29,900 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $41,600)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $5,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,194)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($217 vs. $270)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/