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Overview |
Trinity College | Colgate | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 41% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $166 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Trinity College | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Colgate | ||
| 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
- Colgate University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Colgate than Trinity College ($63,904.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Trinity College ($27,074 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 3.4% lower than costs at Trinity College ($16,106 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Colgate University (67% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Trinity College ($54,647 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Trinity College vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Trinity College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $71,500)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $4,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $21,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($166 vs. $217)
- More Colgate 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/