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Overview |
Trinity College | Mason | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 74% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $204 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Mason?
- Trinity College is 523.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Trinity College than George Mason University ($61,070.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Trinity College ($18,479 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 27% lower than costs at Trinity College ($13,120 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Trinity College (74% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 336.1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($46,929 vs. $10,760)
Trinity College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Mason? 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 Mason and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than George Mason University (86% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($204 vs. $217)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/