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Kenyon Connecticut College Trinity Denison Grinnell Case Western Skidmore College Macalester College Lafayette College Union College Vassar Holy Cross| Trinity College | Oberlin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 98% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $274 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Oberlin than Trinity College ($61,106.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Oberlin ($32,704 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 10.4% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($16,660 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Trinity College (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 33.9% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($46,929 vs. $35,040)
Trinity College vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Trinity College vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Trinity College (88% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $27,600 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $43,900)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $5,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,579)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($217 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/