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Overview |
Trinity College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 56% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Bucknell | ||
| 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
- Bucknell University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Bucknell than Trinity College ($61,408.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Bucknell ($32,704 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 8.5% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,358 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Bucknell University (67% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 24.2% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($46,929 vs. $37,775)
Trinity College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Trinity College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Trinity College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell 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/