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Overview |
Trinity College | Maryland | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | College Park, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 40,792 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #95 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | umd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Maryland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $9,695 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $37,931 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $11,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 48% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Maryland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 56,761 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 25,320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 | Maryland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Maryland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $68,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $201 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Maryland | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Trinity College | Maryland | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Maryland | ||
| 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 of Maryland College Park is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Maryland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Maryland?
- Trinity College is 529.9% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at Trinity College than University of Maryland College Park ($61,070.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Trinity College ($16,210 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 14.3% lower than costs at Trinity College ($14,576 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than University of Maryland College Park (67% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 317.8% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($46,929 vs. $11,232)
Trinity College vs. Maryland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Maryland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryland or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. Maryland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Maryland? 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 Maryland and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than University of Maryland College Park (86% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,000)
- Maryland 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 Maryland 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/