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Overview |
Trinity College | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Clarkson?
- Trinity College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Trinity College than Clarkson University ($61,070.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Trinity College ($32,450 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 0.5% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($16,660 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Clarkson University ($46,929 vs. $41,285)
Trinity College vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.8) as students at Clarkson (3.8)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Clarkson University (86% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $700 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $70,800)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/