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Overview |
Trinity College | Georgetown | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 20,984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #29 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | georgetown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Georgetown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $61,872 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $61,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $18,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $35,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $45,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 34% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Georgetown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 26,638 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 3,257 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 12.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 48.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1410/1560 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Georgetown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Georgetown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $118,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $160 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Georgetown | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Georgetown | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 88% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Georgetown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Georgetown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Georgetown?
- Georgetown University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Georgetown than Trinity College ($61,872.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Georgetown ($32,704 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 13% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($16,660 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Georgetown University (67% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 2.1% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($46,929 vs. $45,949)
Trinity College vs. Georgetown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Georgetown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Trinity College vs. Georgetown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Georgetown? 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 Georgetown and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Trinity College (94% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $47,400 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $71,500)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $21,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($160 vs. $217)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/