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Overview |
Trinity College | Fordham | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 96% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1320/1480 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Fordham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Fordham?
- Trinity College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Trinity College than Fordham University ($61,070.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Fordham ($32,704 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 26.4% lower than costs at Fordham University ($16,660 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Trinity College (96% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 41.7% larger than aid received Fordham University ($46,929 vs. $33,129)
Trinity College vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Fordham? 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 Fordham and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Fordham University (86% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $64,200)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/