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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Connecticut College Trinity Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Holy Cross Denison| Trinity College | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 98% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Trinity College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Lafayette College | ||
| 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
- Lafayette College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Lafayette College?
- Trinity College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Trinity College than Lafayette College ($61,070.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Lafayette College ($32,704 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 4.1% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($16,660 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Trinity College (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 87.9% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($46,929 vs. $24,981)
Trinity College vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Trinity College vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Lafayette College? 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 Lafayette College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Trinity College (88% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/