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Overview |
Trinity College | Princeton | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Princeton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #1 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | princeton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Princeton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $57,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $57,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $18,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $59,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 61% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Princeton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 38,019 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 5.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.93 | ||
| 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 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Princeton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Princeton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $113,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $77 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Princeton | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Princeton | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Princeton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Princeton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Princeton?
- Trinity College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Trinity College than Princeton University ($61,070.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Trinity College ($18,698 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 11.8% lower than costs at Princeton University ($16,660 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Princeton University (67% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Trinity College ($59,792 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. Princeton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Princeton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Princeton or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Trinity College vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Princeton? 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 Princeton and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Trinity College (96% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $42,400 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $71,500)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $21,000)
- Princeton graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($77 vs. $217)
- More Princeton 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/