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Overview |
Trinity College | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 56% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $201 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Trinity College | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Skidmore College | ||
| 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
- Skidmore College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Skidmore College than Trinity College ($61,132.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Skidmore College ($32,704 vs. $33,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skidmore College are 0.2% lower than costs at Trinity College ($16,632 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Skidmore College (67% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 2.6% larger than aid received Skidmore College ($46,929 vs. $45,748)
Trinity College vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Skidmore College (3.75)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
Trinity College vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Skidmore College? 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 Skidmore College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Skidmore College (86% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $17,100 more per year than Skidmore College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $54,400)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($201 vs. $217)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/