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Overview |
Trinity College | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #357 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 95% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1180/1320 | ||
| 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 | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $208 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity College | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Salisbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Salisbury?
- Trinity College is 708.2% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.7% higher at Trinity College than Salisbury University ($61,070.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Trinity College ($19,756 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 28.3% lower than costs at Trinity College ($12,990 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Trinity College (95% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 578.5% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($46,929 vs. $6,917)
Trinity College vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Salisbury? 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 Salisbury and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Salisbury University (86% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $19,500 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $847 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $21,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($208 vs. $217)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/