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MHC Connecticut College Trinity Skidmore College Lafayette College Union College Holy Cross Bucknell Bryn Mawr Fordham Villanova Lehigh| Trinity College | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Smith College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 64% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1370/1520 | ||
| 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 | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $196 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Smith 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
- Smith College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Smith College?
- Trinity College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Trinity College than Smith College ($61,070.00 vs. $58,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Trinity College ($30,790 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 22.1% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,660 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Smith College (67% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 4.6% larger than aid received Trinity College ($49,109 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Smith College (22.9%)
Trinity College vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Smith 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 Smith College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Smith College (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $22,600 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($196 vs. $217)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/