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Overview |
Trinity College | Wesley College | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Dover, DE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | wesley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Wesley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $26,934 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 0% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Wesley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 2.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Wesley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Wesley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $299 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Wesley College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 45% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity College | Wesley College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Wesley 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 Wesley College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 917 students)
Trinity College vs. Wesley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Wesley College?
- Trinity College is 126.7% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.7% higher at Trinity College than Wesley College ($61,070.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 40.4% lower than costs at Trinity College ($11,864 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Wesley College (67% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($46,929 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Wesley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesley College or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Trinity College vs. Wesley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College or Wesley 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 Wesley College and Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Wesley College (86% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $25,500 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $46,000)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $29,000)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($217 vs. $299)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/