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Overview |
Trinity College | Columbia | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 35,279 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #22 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,430 | $65,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,430 | $65,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,990 | $16,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,806 | $20,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,240 | $65,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 52% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,396 | 57,613 | ||
| Admitted | 2,144 | 2,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 4.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 63.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1460 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $222 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity College | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Columbia | ||
| 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
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (35,279 students vs. 2,276 students)
Trinity College vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Columbia?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($65,340.00 vs. $64,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Columbia than Trinity College ($65,340.00 vs. $64,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Trinity College ($20,869 vs. $31,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia University in the City of New York are 7.1% lower than costs at Trinity College ($16,800 vs. $17,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Columbia University in the City of New York (67% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 27.2% larger than aid received Trinity College ($65,173 vs. $51,240)
Trinity College vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than Columbia (4.2%)
Trinity College vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Columbia? 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 Columbia and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Trinity College (93% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $36,100 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,500)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/