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Overview |
Trinity College | Penn | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 46% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $213 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity College | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 2,205 students)
Trinity College vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Penn?
- Trinity College is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Trinity College than University of Pennsylvania ($61,070.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Trinity College ($26,123 vs. $32,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 7.4% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($16,660 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than University of Pennsylvania (67% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 21.8% larger than aid received Trinity College ($57,175 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Penn (6.5%)
Trinity College vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Penn? 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 Penn and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Trinity College (96% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $52,100 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $71,500)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($20,633 vs. $21,000)
- Penn graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($213 vs. $217)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/