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Overview |
Trinity College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 2,834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #229 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,430 | $46,385 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,430 | $46,385 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,990 | $12,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,806 | $26,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,240 | $34,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,396 | 6,032 | ||
| Admitted | 2,144 | 3,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1460 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | MSOE | ||
| 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
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,834 students vs. 2,276 students)
Trinity College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or MSOE?
- Trinity College is 38.9% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($64,430.00 vs. $46,385.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Trinity College than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($64,430.00 vs. $46,385.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Trinity College ($26,122 vs. $31,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 43.2% lower than costs at Trinity College ($12,562 vs. $17,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 48.9% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($51,240 vs. $34,412)
Trinity College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (60.4%) than Trinity College (33.5%)
Trinity College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (86% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $2,600 more per year than MSOE graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $68,900)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/