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Overview |
Trinity College | UB | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 74% |
Admission |
Trinity College | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Trinity College | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $201 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | UB | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity College | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or UB?
- Trinity College is 763.8% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.4% higher at Trinity College than University at Buffalo ($61,070.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Trinity College ($18,524 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 2.8% lower than costs at Trinity College ($16,212 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University at Buffalo than Trinity College (74% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 450.7% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($46,929 vs. $8,521)
Trinity College vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UB (3.75)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or UB? 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 UB and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than University at Buffalo (86% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $13,100 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,000)
- UB graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($201 vs. $217)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/