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RPI Connecticut College Clarkson Trinity UB Binghamton University Skidmore College Lafayette College Stevens Syracuse Union College Holy Cross| Trinity College | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | RIT | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 97% |
Admission |
Trinity College | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $289 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity College | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | RIT | ||
| 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
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or RIT ?
- Trinity College is 13.7% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Trinity College than Rochester Institute of Technology ($61,070.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than RIT ($32,704 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 11.2% lower than costs at Trinity College ($14,978 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Trinity College (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 61.1% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($46,929 vs. $29,122)
Trinity College vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or RIT ? 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 RIT and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (86% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $6,600 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $64,900)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($21,000 vs. $28,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($217 vs. $289)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/