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Overview |
Trinity College | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 2,250 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,430 | $52,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,430 | $52,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,990 | $17,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,806 | $44,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,240 | $30,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 99% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,396 | 5,384 | ||
| Admitted | 2,144 | 3,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1460 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Rose-Hulman | ||
| 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
- Trinity College is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (2,276 students vs. 2,250 students)
Trinity College vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Rose-Hulman?
- Trinity College is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($64,430.00 vs. $52,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Trinity College than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($64,430.00 vs. $52,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Rose-Hulman ($31,806 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology are 1.5% lower than costs at Trinity College ($17,718 vs. $17,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Trinity College (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 69.6% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($51,240 vs. $30,210)
Trinity College vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Trinity College (33.5%)
Trinity College vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Rose-Hulman? 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 Rose-Hulman and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $12,700 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/