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Overview |
Trinity College | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 5,581 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #90 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $61,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $61,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $17,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $45,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $33,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 64% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 9,917 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 3,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1370/1530 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity College | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Brandeis University | ||
| 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
- Brandeis University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Brandeis University?
- Brandeis University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Brandeis University than Trinity College ($61,724.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Brandeis University ($32,704 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 2.6% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($16,660 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Brandeis University (67% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 39.1% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($46,929 vs. $33,733)
Trinity College vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Brandeis University? 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 Brandeis University and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Trinity College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $66,700)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University 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/