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Overview |
Trinity College | Grinnell | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Grinnell, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 1,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #55 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | grinnell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Grinnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $60,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $60,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $33,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $42,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 91% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Grinnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 9,997 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 10.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 40.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1380/1530 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Grinnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Grinnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $13,170 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $136 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Grinnell | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity College | Grinnell | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Grinnell | ||
| 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
- Trinity College is larger than than Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,759 students)
Trinity College vs. Grinnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Grinnell?
- Trinity College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Grinnell for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Trinity College than Grinnell College ($61,070.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Grinnell ($32,704 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 10.7% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,048 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Trinity College (91% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 11.1% larger than aid received Grinnell College ($46,929 vs. $42,231)
Trinity College vs. Grinnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Grinnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grinnell or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Grinnell 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 Grinnell (10.8%)
Trinity College vs. Grinnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Grinnell? 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 Grinnell and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Trinity College (88% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $7,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $21,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($136 vs. $217)
- More Grinnell 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/