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Connecticut College Trinity Skidmore College Lafayette College Union College Holy Cross Bucknell Fordham Villanova Lehigh Vassar UConn| Trinity College | Wagner College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,430 | $50,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,430 | $50,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,990 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,806 | $28,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,240 | $35,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,396 | 2,328 | ||
| Admitted | 2,144 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1460 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $272 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Trinity College | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity College is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (2,276 students vs. 1,932 students)
Trinity College vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Wagner College?
- Trinity College is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($64,430.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Trinity College than Wagner College ($64,430.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Trinity College ($28,109 vs. $31,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 15.3% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,600 vs. $17,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Trinity College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 45.1% larger than aid received Wagner College ($51,240 vs. $35,322)
Trinity College vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Trinity College (33.5%)
Trinity College vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Wagner College? 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 Wagner College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Wagner College (86% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Wagner College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $64,100)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $5,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,379)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($217 vs. $272)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College 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/