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Overview |
Trinity College | Cornell | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 25,898 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #19 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | cornell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Cornell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $62,456 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $62,456 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $16,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $26,060 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $54,219 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 51% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Cornell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 69,195 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 5,168 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 7.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 67.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Cornell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Cornell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $98,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $124 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Cornell | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | Cornell | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Cornell | ||
| 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
- Cornell University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (25,898 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Cornell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Cornell?
- Cornell University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($62,456.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Cornell than Trinity College ($62,456.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Trinity College ($26,060 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 2% lower than costs at Cornell University ($16,660 vs. $16,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Cornell University (67% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Trinity College ($54,219 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. Cornell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Cornell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Cornell (7.5%)
Trinity College vs. Cornell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Cornell? 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 Cornell and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Trinity College (93% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $26,900 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $71,500)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $21,000)
- Cornell graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($124 vs. $217)
- More Cornell 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/