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Overview |
Trinity College | UMass | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 85% |
Admission |
Trinity College | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $248 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Trinity College | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or UMass?
- Trinity College is 277.3% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at Trinity College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($61,070.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Trinity College ($22,291 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 18% lower than costs at Trinity College ($14,123 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Trinity College (85% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 280% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($46,929 vs. $12,350)
Trinity College vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Trinity College vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or UMass? 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 UMass and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (86% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $16,300 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $55,200)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($21,000 vs. $24,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($217 vs. $248)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/