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Overview |
Trinity College | Union College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 93% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Trinity College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 2,107 students)
Trinity College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Union College?
- Union College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Union College than Trinity College ($63,603.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Union College ($32,704 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 5.7% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,768 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Trinity College (93% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 25% larger than aid received Union College ($46,929 vs. $37,530)
Trinity College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Union 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 Union College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is the same as at Union College (86% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $71,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/