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Overview |
Trinity College | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 82% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $288 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Trinity College | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Northeastern?
- Trinity College is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Trinity College than Northeastern University ($61,070.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Northeastern ($32,704 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 10.6% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,660 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Trinity College (82% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 10.9% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($46,929 vs. $42,331)
Trinity College vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Trinity College vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Northeastern University (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $69,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,875)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($217 vs. $288)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/