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Overview |
Trinity College | Emerson | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 5,891 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #235 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | emerson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Emerson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $52,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $52,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $19,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $51,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $24,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 78% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Emerson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 12,109 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 5,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 42.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Feb 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Emerson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Emerson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $242 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Emerson | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity College | Emerson | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Emerson | ||
| 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Emerson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Emerson?
- Trinity College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Trinity College than Emerson College ($61,070.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Emerson ($32,704 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 17.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,660 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Trinity College (78% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 92.6% larger than aid received Emerson College ($46,929 vs. $24,360)
Trinity College vs. Emerson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Emerson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emerson or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Emerson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Emerson? 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 Emerson and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Emerson College (86% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $22,300 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $49,200)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,500)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($217 vs. $242)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/