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NYU Columbia Wellesley Connecticut College Vassar Trinity Cornell Skidmore College Lafayette College Union College Holy Cross Bucknell| Trinity College | Barnard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Barnard | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 3,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | barnard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Barnard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $60,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $60,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $19,364 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $53,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 45% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Barnard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 12,009 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 8.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Barnard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Barnard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $66,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $17,847 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $184 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Barnard | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Barnard | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Barnard | ||
| 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
- Barnard College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Barnard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Barnard?
- Trinity College is 1% more expensive to attend than Barnard for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Trinity College than Barnard College ($61,070.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Trinity College ($26,009 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 16.2% lower than costs at Barnard College ($16,660 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Barnard College (67% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 14.7% larger than aid received Trinity College ($53,817 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. Barnard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Barnard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barnard or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Trinity College vs. Barnard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Barnard? 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 Barnard and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Trinity College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $3,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($17,847 vs. $21,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($184 vs. $217)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/