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Overview |
Trinity College | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 98% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1010/1320 | ||
| 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 | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $266 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
Trinity College | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Caldwell University | ||
| 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
- Trinity College is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 2,028 students)
Trinity College vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Caldwell University?
- Trinity College is 69.9% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Trinity College than Caldwell University ($61,070.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Trinity College ($20,612 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 24.3% lower than costs at Trinity College ($13,399 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Trinity College (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 55.2% larger than aid received Caldwell University ($46,929 vs. $30,231)
Trinity College vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Caldwell 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 Caldwell University and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Caldwell University (86% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $24,700 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $46,800)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,750)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($217 vs. $266)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/