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Overview |
Trinity College | BC | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 15,287 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #45 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | bc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $62,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $62,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $16,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $30,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $49,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 40% |
Admission |
Trinity College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 40,494 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 6,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 34.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1435/1540 | ||
| 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 | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $90,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $196 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Trinity College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or BC?
- Boston College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at BC than Trinity College ($62,950.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Trinity College ($30,559 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 3.3% lower than costs at Trinity College ($16,120 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Boston College (67% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 6.5% larger than aid received Trinity College ($49,992 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than BC (16.7%)
Trinity College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or BC? 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 BC and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Trinity College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $19,400 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $71,500)
- Boston College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,000)
- BC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($196 vs. $217)
- More BC 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/