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Babson Connecticut College Trinity Northeastern Fordham Skidmore College Brandeis University Lafayette College BC Providence BU UMass| Trinity College | Bentley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Bentley | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 5,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | bentley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Bentley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $56,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $56,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $18,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $44,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $30,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 81% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Bentley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 9,662 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 5,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1258/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Bentley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Bentley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $87,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $274 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Bentley | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity College | Bentley | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Bentley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bentley University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Bentley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Bentley?
- Trinity College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Trinity College than Bentley University ($61,070.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Bentley ($32,704 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 12% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,660 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Trinity College (81% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 52.7% larger than aid received Bentley University ($46,929 vs. $30,733)
Trinity College vs. Bentley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Bentley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bentley or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Bentley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Bentley? 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 Bentley and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Trinity College (88% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,500)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($217 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/