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Overview |
Trinity College | Brown | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 46% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $155 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Trinity College | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Brown | ||
| 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
- Brown University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Brown?
- Brown University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Brown than Trinity College ($62,680.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Trinity College ($26,723 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 5.2% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,840 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Brown University (67% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 19% larger than aid received Trinity College ($55,847 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Brown (5.1%)
Trinity College vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Brown? 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 Brown and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Trinity College (95% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $71,500)
- Brown University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,000)
- Brown graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($155 vs. $217)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/