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Overview |
Trinity College | NYU | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 57,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,430 | $60,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,430 | $60,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,990 | $22,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,806 | $30,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,240 | $48,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 41% |
Admission |
Trinity College | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,396 | 113,578 | ||
| Admitted | 2,144 | 10,693 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 54.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1460 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Trinity College | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $240 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | NYU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New York University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (57,335 students vs. 2,276 students)
Trinity College vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or NYU?
- Trinity College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($64,430.00 vs. $60,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Trinity College than New York University ($64,430.00 vs. $60,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Trinity College ($30,730 vs. $31,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 26.7% lower than costs at New York University ($17,990 vs. $22,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than New York University (67% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 6.2% larger than aid received New York University ($51,240 vs. $48,269)
Trinity College vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at NYU (3.79)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than NYU (9.4%)
Trinity College vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or NYU? 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 NYU and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is the same as at New York University (86% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NYU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,250)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than NYU graduates. ($217 vs. $240)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/