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Overview |
Trinity College | Bates | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 36% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 32/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1420/1520 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $149 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,790 students)
Trinity College vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Bates?
- Trinity College is 0% more expensive to attend than Bates for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $61,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at Trinity College than Bates College ($61,070.00 vs. $61,066.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Trinity College ($27,491 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 3.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,660 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Bates College (67% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 9.6% larger than aid received Trinity College ($51,414 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Bates (13.7%)
Trinity College vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Bates? 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 Bates and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Trinity College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $71,500)
- Bates College students graduate with a $6,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $21,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($149 vs. $217)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/