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Carleton College Connecticut College Grinnell Trinity Skidmore College Oberlin Lafayette College Kenyon Union College Holy Cross Bucknell Fordham| Trinity College | Macalester College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 89% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 23% | ||
| 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 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1340/1500 | ||
| 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 | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $234 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Macalester 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
- Trinity College is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 2,175 students)
Trinity College vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 2% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Macalester College than Trinity College ($62,270.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Macalester College ($32,704 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 19% lower than costs at Trinity College ($14,000 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Trinity College (89% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 16.6% larger than aid received Macalester College ($46,929 vs. $40,262)
Trinity College vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Trinity College vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Macalester 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 Macalester College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Trinity College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $17,400 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $54,100)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $1,670 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,670)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($217 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College 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/