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Overview |
Trinity College | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 98% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1090/1450 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Trinity College | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Fisk University | ||
| 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 Fisk University based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,055 students)
Trinity College vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Fisk University?
- Trinity College is 182.7% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.7% higher at Trinity College than Fisk University ($61,070.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Trinity College ($20,578 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 44.9% lower than costs at Trinity College ($11,500 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Trinity College (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 152.6% larger than aid received Fisk University ($46,929 vs. $18,580)
Trinity College vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Fisk University? 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 Fisk University and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Fisk University (86% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $35,600 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $35,900)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/