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Overview |
Trinity College | NJIT | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 12,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #177 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | njit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | NJIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $31,658 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $17,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $15,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 89% |
Admission |
Trinity College | NJIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 13,010 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 8,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1190/1450 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | NJIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | NJIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $237 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | NJIT | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Trinity College | NJIT | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | NJIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. NJIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or NJIT?
- Trinity College is 301.8% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.9% higher at Trinity College than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($61,070.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Trinity College ($17,762 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 14.1% lower than costs at Trinity College ($14,600 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Trinity College (89% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 194.1% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($46,929 vs. $15,959)
Trinity College vs. NJIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or NJIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NJIT or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. NJIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or NJIT? 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 NJIT and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (86% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $4,300 more per year than NJIT graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $67,200)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NJIT graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NJIT graduates. ($217 vs. $237)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/