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Overview |
Trinity College | Marist College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 96% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Marist 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
- Marist College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Marist College?
- Trinity College is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Trinity College than Marist College ($61,070.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Marist College ($32,704 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 2.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,660 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Trinity College (96% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 104.9% larger than aid received Marist College ($46,929 vs. $22,904)
Trinity College vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Marist 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 Marist College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Marist College (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $59,000)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/