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Overview |
Trinity College | Elms College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #374 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,430 | $40,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,430 | $40,095 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,990 | $15,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,806 | $22,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,240 | $31,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,396 | 1,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,144 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1460 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 24% |
Students |
Trinity College | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Elms College | ||
| 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 Elms College based on total student enrollment (2,276 students vs. 1,332 students)
Trinity College vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Elms College?
- Trinity College is 60.7% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($64,430.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Trinity College than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($64,430.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Trinity College ($22,311 vs. $31,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 18.7% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,150 vs. $17,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 65.2% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($51,240 vs. $31,015)
Trinity College vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Trinity College (33.5%)
Trinity College vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Elms 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 Elms College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (86% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $25,200 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $46,300)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/