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Overview |
Trinity College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 99% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $263 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Trinity College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Trinity | ||
| 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 University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Trinity?
- Trinity College is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Trinity College than Trinity University ($61,070.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Trinity College ($30,038 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 17.9% lower than costs at Trinity College ($14,134 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Trinity College (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 39.6% larger than aid received Trinity University ($46,929 vs. $33,614)
Trinity College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Trinity College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Trinity University (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $62,800)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,500)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($217 vs. $263)
- More Trinity 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/