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Overview |
Trinity College | Denison | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 97% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Denison?
- Trinity College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Trinity College than Denison University ($61,070.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Denison ($32,704 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 15.7% lower than costs at Trinity College ($14,400 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Trinity College (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 28.6% larger than aid received Denison University ($46,929 vs. $36,497)
Trinity College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Denison (22%)
Trinity College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Denison? 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 Denison and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Denison University (86% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $15,400 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $56,100)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/