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Overview |
Trinity College | UD | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Newark, DE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 24,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #151 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | udel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | UD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $13,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $35,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $18,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $12,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 88% |
Admission |
Trinity College | UD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 35,362 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 26,101 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 | UD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | UD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $24,203 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $250 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | UD | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | UD | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | UD | ||
| 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. UD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or UD?
- Trinity College is 356.8% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at Trinity College than University of Delaware ($61,070.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Trinity College ($18,044 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 17% lower than costs at Trinity College ($14,234 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Trinity College (88% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 279.2% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($46,929 vs. $12,375)
Trinity College vs. UD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or UD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UD or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. UD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or UD? 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 UD and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than University of Delaware (86% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $10,200 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $61,300)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $3,203 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($21,000 vs. $24,203)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($217 vs. $250)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/