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Overview |
Trinity College | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 60% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $284 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Holy Cross | ||
| 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Holy Cross?
- Trinity College is 6% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Trinity College than College of the Holy Cross ($61,070.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Holy Cross ($32,704 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 0.2% lower than costs at Trinity College ($16,620 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than College of the Holy Cross (67% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 18.5% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($46,929 vs. $39,615)
Trinity College vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Trinity College .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Trinity College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $8,900 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,500)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($217 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/