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Washington and Lee Connecticut College University of Richmond Trinity Skidmore College Lafayette College UNC Chapel Hill Duke Elon Union College Holy Cross William & Mary| Trinity College | Davidson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Davidson | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 65% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $175 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Davidson | ||
| 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
- Trinity College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,927 students)
Trinity College vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Davidson?
- Trinity College is 8% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Trinity College than Davidson College ($61,070.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Trinity College ($26,704 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 5.8% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,750 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Davidson College (67% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 0.9% larger than aid received Davidson College ($46,929 vs. $46,496)
Trinity College vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Trinity College vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Trinity College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $21,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($175 vs. $217)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/