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RIT Stevens Connecticut College Trinity Binghamton University Northeastern Skidmore College U of R Lafayette College Lehigh MIT WPI| Trinity College | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | RPI | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 6,968 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $58,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $58,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $39,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $38,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 90% |
Admission |
Trinity College | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 16,863 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 10,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $284 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | RPI | ||
| 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
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (6,968 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or RPI?
- Trinity College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than RPI for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $58,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Trinity College than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($61,070.00 vs. $58,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than RPI ($32,704 vs. $39,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 1.9% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($16,660 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute than Trinity College (90% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 21.5% larger than aid received Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($46,929 vs. $38,636)
Trinity College vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- RPI has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or RPI? 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 RPI and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (86% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $11,000 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,500)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($217 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/