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Overview |
Trinity College | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manhattan College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Manhattan College?
- Trinity College is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Trinity College than Manhattan College ($61,070.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Trinity College ($29,535 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 10.7% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($16,660 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 47.2% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($46,929 vs. $31,882)
Trinity College vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Manhattan 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 Manhattan College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Manhattan College (86% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $66,700)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/