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Overview |
Trinity College | Colby College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | colby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Colby College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $60,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $60,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $16,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $61,714 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 41% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Colby College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 16,890 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 7.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Colby College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Colby College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $73,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $19,345 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $200 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Colby College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Trinity College | Colby College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Colby College | ||
| 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
- Colby College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Colby College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Colby College?
- Trinity College is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Colby College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Trinity College than Colby College ($61,070.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Trinity College ($16,951 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 2% lower than costs at Trinity College ($16,330 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Colby College (67% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 31.5% larger than aid received Trinity College ($61,714 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. Colby College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Colby College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Trinity College vs. Colby College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Colby College? 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 Colby College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Trinity College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $71,500)
- Colby College students graduate with a $1,655 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($19,345 vs. $21,000)
- Colby College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($200 vs. $217)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/