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Overview |
Trinity College | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 3,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #161 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,430 | $56,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,430 | $56,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,990 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,806 | $27,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,240 | $41,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,396 | 5,956 | ||
| Admitted | 2,144 | 3,106 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 52.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1460 | 1260/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Trinity College | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | St Olaf | ||
| 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
- St Olaf College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (3,074 students vs. 2,276 students)
Trinity College vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or St Olaf?
- Trinity College is 13.1% more expensive to attend than St Olaf for in-state tuition ($64,430.00 vs. $56,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Trinity College than St Olaf College ($64,430.00 vs. $56,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Olaf College than Trinity College ($27,282 vs. $31,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Olaf College are 38.4% lower than costs at Trinity College ($13,000 vs. $17,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Olaf College than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 22.2% larger than aid received St Olaf College ($51,240 vs. $41,918)
Trinity College vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at St Olaf (3.68)
- St Olaf has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Trinity College (33.5%)
Trinity College vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or St Olaf? 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 Olaf and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than St Olaf College (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $17,800 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $53,700)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Olaf graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than St Olaf graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/