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Overview |
Trinity College | BU | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 36,714 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | bu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | BU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $61,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $61,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $17,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $27,829 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $51,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 48% |
Admission |
Trinity College | BU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 80,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 11,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 14.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 | BU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | BU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $72,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | BU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity College | BU | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | BU | ||
| 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
- Boston University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. BU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or BU?
- Trinity College is 0% more expensive to attend than BU for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $61,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at Trinity College than Boston University ($61,070.00 vs. $61,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Trinity College ($27,829 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 4.4% lower than costs at Boston University ($16,660 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Boston University (67% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Trinity College ($51,565 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. BU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or BU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BU or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at BU (3.79)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than BU (14.4%)
Trinity College vs. BU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or BU? 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 BU and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Boston University (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $500 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/