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Overview |
Trinity College | UVM | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 14,320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,430 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,430 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,990 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,806 | $22,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,240 | $19,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,396 | 28,236 | ||
| Admitted | 2,144 | 16,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 60% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1460 | 1250/1420 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Trinity College | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $230 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity College | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (14,320 students vs. 2,276 students)
Trinity College vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or UVM?
- Trinity College is 295.8% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($64,430.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at Trinity College than University of Vermont ($64,430.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Trinity College ($22,062 vs. $31,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 34.7% lower than costs at Trinity College ($13,354 vs. $17,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 168.4% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($51,240 vs. $19,093)
Trinity College vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (60%) than Trinity College (33.5%)
Trinity College vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or UVM? 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 UVM and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than University of Vermont (86% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $18,000 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $53,500)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $1,300 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,300)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($217 vs. $230)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/