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Overview |
Trinity College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $282 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,426 students)
Trinity College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Lawrence?
- Trinity College is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Trinity College than Lawrence University ($61,070.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Trinity College ($26,368 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 44.6% lower than costs at Trinity College ($11,520 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 17.1% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($46,929 vs. $40,089)
Trinity College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Lawrence University (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $25,900 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $45,600)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,350)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($217 vs. $282)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/