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Overview |
Trinity College | St. Mary's | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | St. Mary's City, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | smcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | St. Mary's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,430 | $12,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,430 | $28,192 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,990 | $14,672 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,806 | $20,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,240 | $11,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 98% |
Admission |
Trinity College | St. Mary's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,396 | 3,109 | ||
| Admitted | 2,144 | 2,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1460 | 1110/1330 | ||
| 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 | St. Mary's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | St. Mary's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $20,370 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $210 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | St. Mary's | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity College | St. Mary's | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | St. Mary's | ||
| 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 St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (2,276 students vs. 1,587 students)
Trinity College vs. St. Mary's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or St. Mary's?
- Trinity College is 431.8% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's for in-state tuition ($64,430.00 vs. $12,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.5% higher at Trinity College than St Mary's College of Maryland ($64,430.00 vs. $28,192.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Mary's College of Maryland than Trinity College ($20,679 vs. $31,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Mary's College of Maryland are 22.6% lower than costs at Trinity College ($14,672 vs. $17,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than Trinity College (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 365.1% larger than aid received St Mary's College of Maryland ($51,240 vs. $11,016)
Trinity College vs. St. Mary's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or St. Mary's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- St. Mary's has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Trinity College (33.5%)
Trinity College vs. St. Mary's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or St. Mary's? 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 St. Mary's and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than St Mary's College of Maryland (86% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $20,000 more per year than St. Mary's graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $51,500)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $630 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($20,370 vs. $21,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($210 vs. $217)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/