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Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate Connecticut College University of Richmond Trinity BU Skidmore College Washington and Lee Case Western BC| Trinity College | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 55% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $250 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity College | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Lehigh | ||
| 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
- Lehigh University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Lehigh?
- Trinity College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Trinity College than Lehigh University ($61,070.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Trinity College ($30,453 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 4.8% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,890 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Lehigh University (67% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 6.4% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($46,929 vs. $44,116)
Trinity College vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Trinity College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $3,256 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($21,000 vs. $24,256)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($217 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/