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Overview |
Trinity College | Wellesley | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Wellesley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 2,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #18 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | wellesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Wellesley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,430 | $64,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,430 | $64,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,990 | $19,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,806 | $21,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,240 | $61,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 52% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Wellesley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,396 | 8,184 | ||
| Admitted | 2,144 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 50.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1460 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 8, 2026 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Wellesley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Wellesley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $68,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $8,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $92 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Wellesley | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Trinity College | Wellesley | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Wellesley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wellesley College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,418 students vs. 2,276 students)
Trinity College vs. Wellesley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Wellesley?
- Trinity College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Wellesley for in-state tuition ($64,430.00 vs. $64,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Trinity College than Wellesley College ($64,430.00 vs. $64,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Trinity College ($21,501 vs. $31,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College are 10.7% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($17,990 vs. $19,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Wellesley College (67% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 20.1% larger than aid received Trinity College ($61,549 vs. $51,240)
Trinity College vs. Wellesley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Wellesley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wellesley or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than Wellesley (13.9%)
Trinity College vs. Wellesley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Wellesley? 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 Wellesley and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Trinity College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Wellesley graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $68,100)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $12,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($8,900 vs. $21,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($92 vs. $217)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/